International Hoof-Care Summit -- 2021 Virtual Clinic Series
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Dealing with Thrush and White Line Disease
Combining topical treatments with good hoof care will help you keep these common problems under control.
Why Equine Bones Break and Tendons Rupture
Understanding anatomy and physics can help prevent severe injuries.
Use Sugar to Treat Those Nasty Hoof Wound Injuries
The remarkable use of sugardine is now accepted more frequently by many veterinarians and farriers because of successful results and its economic significance.
Cryotherapy’s Role in Helping Lame Horses
Researchers examine cryotherapy’s analgesic effects with study of horses with induced lameness.
Back Up the Horse’s Entire Foot, Not Just the Toe
"Backing up the toe" might make the foot look aesthetically pleasing, but 6 weeks later all the work that was done previously needs to be done again. Focusing on just the toe leaves out the rest of the foot. Instead of thinking of backing up the toe, the focus needs to be on “backing up the whole foot.”
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In this episode, Arizona farrier Eric Billingsley shows the 4-Star gooseneck trailer and truck he relies on to navigate the hilly, desert country he calls home. He purchased and designed that trailer about 20 years ago and it continues to provide Billingsley and his apprentices with business efficiency and peace of mind.
Horseshoeing Across America in a Freightliner
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Badass Rigs and Trailers: Shoeing Saddlebreds
In this episode, Paul Human of Shelbyville, Kentucky talks about shoeing Saddlebreds and how his shoeing rig helps his business. He travels to seven other states, so he needs something that can keep him efficient, but carry the supplies he needs. Visit AmericanFarriers.com to read a story on Paul and his truck.
Factory Shoe Size vs. Steel Length
Illinois farrier Vern Powell shares the benefits of looking at feet in terms of steel length instead of a standard factory shoe sizes. It could give you a leg up in a forging competition or when sitting for an examination.
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Do I need to be concerned about hoof quality when I turn my two Quarter Horse mares out for grazing this spring?
Spring grass contains abundant supplies of vitamins and omega-3 essential fats, which likely contribute to the undeniable bloom and gleam of horses on young pastures. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit. -
What’s the impact of an overweight horse on its hooves?
Similar to what is occurring with humans and companion animals, farriers and veterinarians are seeing more overweight horses. In fact, studies have shown as many as 50% of horses are overweight. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit. -
Do the ridges seen in a horse’s hooves have anything to do with proper nutrition?
Nikki Wahl-Seto says ridges in the feet change with every major nutritional change. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit. -
What steps can I take to deal with my overweight horse?
Obesity is an epidemic problem with domesticated horses. Although we most easily attribute the problem to overfeeding concentrates combined with too little exercise, the underlying cause is much less apparent. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
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Why are U.S. Lawmakers Taking an Unusual Step to Fight Horse Soring?
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We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know About the Hoof
One thing that is consistent across every specialized field is that overconfidence can quickly develop in practitioners and have disastrous consequences for others. This is especially true when it comes to professions that provide care for others, such as doctors, vets and even farriers. -
Always Dreaming About the Amatos’ Big Shoes
Thoroughbred racing is an extended family where lifelong friendships are forged and memorable experiences are shared and celebrated. A chance meeting in a doctor’s waiting room one Saratoga morning led me on such a journey. -
Horse Soring Rhetoric Amps Up, But Will Change Follow?
As the sun sets on 2020 and the 116th Congress, the verbal jousting intensifies over proposed legislation that aims to fulfill the original intent of the Horse Protection Act — the abolition of soring.
Attend the International Hoof-Care Summit — 2021 Virtual Clinic Series
The International Hoof-Care Summit — 2021 Virtual Clinic Series will deliver practical, ongoing education to accommodate the busy farrier’s schedule through an online learning experience featuring an unprecedented series of Virtual Clinic presentations released throughout 8 months beginning in February, 2021.
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Kawell USA
Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
SmartPak
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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South African Farrier Discusses the Role of 3D Printing
South African farrier Derek Poupard discusses the role of 3D printing in his hoof-care practice at Godolphin Stables in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Poupard was featured in the April 2021 issue of American Farriers Journal.
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Hoof, Joint Supplements & Feed Product Roundup 2021
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Thrush, Anti-Fungal Treatments & Insect Control Product Roundup 2021
Check out the latest thrush, anti-fungal treatments and insect control products from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
Nails & Steel Shoes Product Roundup 2021
Check out the latest nails and steel shoes from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.
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