According to a study by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College, there are wide differences among the levels of force between users of hoof testers. While that isn't surprising to farriers or equine veterinarians, the areas of repeatability may be. Dr. Renate Weller of the Royal Veterinary College talks about this study and a take-home point for farriers who use hoof testers.
Photograph courtesy of Royal Veterinary College
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.
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