This page lists material that supplements the January/February 2024 issue of American Farriers Journal.
Gain more insight about ringbone by reading:
- Diagnosing and Treating Ringbone, in which Dr. Ronald Riegel writes that early diagnosis and treatment are essential for any degree of success.
- Tackling Ringbone, in which Miranda Paton details the case history of a 3-year management program for an older horse with ringbone.
- Benefits of the Omni-Directional Horseshoe, in which Laura Gillespie and Mike Hayward explain various methods for recreating the effects of this appliance.
Supplements to "Teamwork is Critical in Equine Ringbone Cases" on page 6.
Gain more insight from Dr. Deb Bennett by reading:
- “Equine Anatomy May be Best Learned Through Art,” in which a farrier’s assessment of conformation may be improved by drawing the horse.
- “Equine Reciprocating Systems: Examining the Shoulder to Thorax Junction,” in which Bennett illustrates the relationship between the horse’s forelimb and the body.
Supplements to "How Straightness Affects the Equine Hoof" on page 10.
Gain more insight on thrush by:
- "How to Identify and Treat Thrush" Where Stephen O'Grady provides an overview of the causes, diagnosis and treatment of thrush
- Watching "Treating Thrush on a Racehorse", when Kentucky farrier Steve Norman addressed a thrush problem deep in the frog of a racehorse at Keeneland.
- "How to Prevent and Treat Thrush in Horse Hooves" Where Katie Navarra discusses foot trimming basics and how they can reduce the risk of anaerobic bacterial infections.
Supplements to "Putting A Stop to Thrush" on page 26.
Gain more insight on swing phase by reading:
- “What is the Horse’s Thoracic Sling?” in which Dr. Jenny Hagen details how core stability and training strategies can prevent orthopedic injuries.
Supplements to "How to Affect the Swing Phase of Horses" on page 34.
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