Frank Dugan of Vettec, Inc., gives us a sneak peek into the high-demand, hands-on clinic that will be available at the 2014 International Hoof-Care Summit. Register for the event at www.americanfarriers.com/vettec.
Regardless of the reason for using hoof packing, the options have certainly broadened since pine tar and oakum were the preferred ingredients for many applications. This is especially true when using packing to provide sole support.
Horses who are older or arthritic need more padding on their feet. Frank Dugan of Vettec Hoofcare Products demonstrates how to properly treat an arthritic horse.
Horses who are older or arthritic need more padding on their feet. Frank Dugan of Vettec Hoofcare Products demonstrates how to prepare a foot and shoe prior to gluing on the shoe.
The first thing to do when you pack a hoof isn't to decide what you're going to pack it with - it's to give some thought about why you're planning on packing it at all.
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
At Doc Foal's, we manufacture The Black Pads and The Black Pads PLUS (featuring embedded magnets and copper). Our hybrid pads work seamlessly with your choice of conventional horseshoe, combining metal for structure with polyurethane for exceptional comfort and shock absorption.
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Equilox International Inc. specializes in equine horse hoof adhesives. Developed in 1988 after many trials and extensive research at leading universities and equine centers throughout the U.S., the Equilox Adhesive Hoof Repair System was originally used to treat competitive horses. Now, Equilox Adhesive is used by farriers, equine centers, and horse owners — as well as various zoo and wildlife centers — throughout the world.