05/22/2026
When we think about hoof problems or lameness, we often focus on trimming, shoeing, terrain/environment, or movement. But sometimes the missing piece is something else entirely - and something that the owner needs to address, not the hoofcare provider.
Last week, I chatted with hoofcare provider and equine nutrition consultant Becky Bawn about her mustang Dakota and his struggle with selenium deficiency, and how it showed up in ways that many horse owners might not immediately connect to nutrition. Becky walks through the process of uncovering the root cause of his movement issues and hoof concerns, the challenges of recovery, and the important role nutrition can play in hoof quality, tissue strength, and overall movement.
While we so often hear about the risks of selenium toxicity, we rarely hear about deficiency- which is why bloodwork and investigation in confounding cases can be so important.
You can hear the entire conversation on any podcast app under "The Humble Hoof," or directly at this link: https://thehumblehoof.com/2026/05/22/selenium-deficiency-in-horses-with-becky-bawn/
