AFJ-tv: How To
Hoof Gauge Advice
Like most standardbred farriers, Terry Burger pays close attention to hoof angles and toe lengths when shoeing trotters and pacers.
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Picking Up A Hind Foot With Less Strain |
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Using A Contour Gauge |
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Using The Golden Mean Connecticut Geoff Goodson uses this ratio to gauge hooves he works with. Watch this video. |
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Long Toe, Low Heel In this slideshow, Hall Of Fame farrier Red Renchin explains how he treated this horse with a long toe, low heel issue. Watch this video. |
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Preparing Your Back For A Day Of Working With Horses The first horse of the day is the most dangerous for causing damage to your back. Here is some advice on exercise for your back. Watch this video. |
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How He Applies A Heart Bar This horse was a recent acquisition of the Turner Bradshaw Ranch in May 2009. Doyle Blagg explains the process by which he applied a heart bar. This treatment was featured in the July/August 2009 issue of American Farriers Journal. Watch this video. |
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Downunder Horsemanship On Treating Hoof Abcsesses (Part 1) This video is part of a larger one that looked at hoof disorders, including abcsesses. Watch this video. |
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Downunder Horsemanship On Treating Hoof Abcsesses (Part 2) Dr. Steve O'Grady shows his treatment for a hoof abscess. Watch this video. |
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Downunder Horsemanship On Treating Hoof Abcsesses (Part 3) Having finished treating a hoof abscess, Dr. O'Grady shows his treatment of a leg injury. Watch this video. |














