Caretakers of the Outer Banks wild horses made the decision Thursday to euthanize a 6-week-old wild filly suffering a severe hoof infection after days of searching for her and trying to save her life.

The horse’s environment affects the health of his feet; one of the worst enemies of hoof health is mud, especially if the mud underfoot is constant. Proper moisture is important for feet but they can ...

Without regular trimming, a horse’s hooves will continue to grow, eventually becoming so long that each hoof curls at the toe. In the wild, horses are constantly on the move and cover varying terrain, ...