Muddy soil can cause lameness due to footrot: It is important to clean legs and hooves and check for lameness in horses on a daily basis, especially when there is heavy rain.

The article emphasizes the importance of daily hoof and leg care for horses, particularly during wet conditions, to prevent lameness and associated health and performance issues. Topics include preventative stable management, routine lameness checks and grooming and treatment strategies for conditions like footrot and greasy heels.