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Symptoms: Full-length vertical crack in the hoof wall, lameness if severe. Treatment: Corrective shoeing may include bar shoes, hoof glue, or patching. Prevention: Regular hoof care, ensuring hooves are not too dry, avoid exposing hooves to abrasive surfaces.

Symptoms: Cracking and oozing skin lesions, usually on lower limbs. Treatment: Wash and dry affected area, apply barrier creams, use antibacterial treatments. Prevention: Avoid prolonged exposure to wet conditions, regular grooming, proper stable hygiene.

Symptoms: Foul-smelling, black discharge in the frog area. Treatment: Clean the hoof, apply antiseptic treatment, keep a dry environment. Prevention: Regular cleaning of hooves, maintaining dry and clean stables, proper hoof hygiene.

Symptoms: Bony growth around the pastern area, lameness, stiffness. Treatment: Anti-inflammatory medication, joint injections, possible surgical fusion. Prevention: Lower workload on hard surfaces, correct shoeing, weight management.

Symptoms: Discoloration of the sole, temporary lameness, pain on hoof testers. Treatment: Rest, protective shoeing or padding, anti-inflammatory medication. Prevention: Avoid hard or rocky surfaces, use of protective boots or shoes, regular hoof maintenance.

Symptoms: Visible wound, lameness, possible infection. Treatment: Cleaning the wound, tetanus prophylaxis, antibiotics if infected. Prevention: Regular inspection of the horse's environment, cleanup of hazardous debris, consistent hoof care.

Symptoms: Chronic forelimb lameness, pain when pressing deep into the frog. Treatment: Anti-inflammatory drugs, corrective shoeing, possibly surgery. Prevention: Regular exercise to promote blood flow, avoiding hard surfaces, proper shoeing.

Symptoms: Hardening on the collateral cartilages above the hoof, lameness when calcification is complete. Treatment: Limited, pain management, shockwave therapy. Prevention: Avoiding concussion to the hooves, proper shoeing, regular hoof care.

Symptoms: Severe lameness, heat, swelling. Treatment: Drainage, hoof soak, antibiotics if bacterial infection is present. Prevention: Regular hoof care, avoid sharp objects in the environment, maintain clean and dry conditions.

Symptoms: Vertical displacement of the heels, crack or fissure between heel bulbs, possible lameness. Treatment: Corrective trimming and shoeing, rest, managing underlying causes. Prevention: Proper hoof balance, regular trimming, avoiding excessive moisture.

Symptoms: Lameness, heat in the hooves, increased digital pulse. Treatment: Anti-inflammatory medication, corrective shoeing, strict diet. Prevention: Avoid excessive feeding of carbohydrates, proper hoof care, regular exercise.

Symptoms: Swelling of the coronet band, discharge of pus, lameness. Treatment: Draining and cleaning affected areas, antibiotics, potentially surgery. Prevention: Avoid injuries to the coronet band, proper hoof care, clean living conditions.

Symptoms: Narrowing of the heel area, possible frog atrophy, lameness. Treatment: Corrective shoeing, hoof expansion exercises, surgical options if severe. Prevention: Regular turnout, avoiding overly dry conditions, appropriate trimming and shoeing.

Symptoms: Overgrown and spongy frog, unpleasant smell, discharge. Treatment: Surgical debridement, topical medication, keeping area clean and dry. Prevention: Hygienic stall conditions, proper hoof care, moisture control.

Symptoms: Bruising often in the heel, lameness, sensitivity to pressure. Treatment: Corrective shoeing or trimming, rest, pads for cushioning. Prevention: Correct fitting of horseshoes, avoiding hard or uneven ground, regular hoof trimming.

Symptoms: Chronic lameness, hoof tenderness, possibly visible on radiographs. Treatment: Rest, corrective shoeing, pain management with NSAIDs. Prevention: Good shock absorption in shoeing, avoid prolonged work on hard surfaces, regular hoof care.

Symptoms: Hollow space between the hoof wall and the underlying structures, often without lameness. Treatment: Debridement of the detached hoof wall, antiseptic treatment, stabilization. Prevention: Regular hoof care, control hoof moisture, balanced diet high in biotin.

Symptoms: Separation of the inner hoof wall, lameness, hoof wall cracks. Treatment: Debride infected tissue, apply antifungal treatment, protect with clean bandages. Prevention: Regular hoof inspections, proper moisture management, ensure balanced diet.

Symptoms: Visible cracks in the hoof wall, which can lead to lameness when severe. Treatment: Corrective shoeing, hoof trimming, bonding or patching materials. Prevention: Regular hoof maintenance, balanced diet, appropriate moisture management.