Articles Tagged with ''Navicular Syndrome''

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By Albert Kane posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

Firocoxib, a member of the coxib class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), has recently been released in a paste formulation for horses under the trade name Equioxx.

Heel Concussion Can Pound A Hoof

Although heel concussion is a normal part of every stride, serious problems can arise when the foot is out of balance and the load takes an internal toll

By Ron Perszewski posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Lamenesses

Don’t think of heel concussion as a problem; it’s a part of the normal footfall as a hoof moves through its stride. But excessive heel concussion is a different matter — with the sneaky potential to get lost amid concerns about navicular syndrome and other causes of palmar pain.

NYPD Shoe

Farrier explains how the horses who carry New York's Tallest are kept safe and sound and shares what he's learned about traction

By Jerry Trapani posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Education, Equipment

The New York City Police Department has 100 horses to patrol the city's five boroughs.

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By Albert Kane posted on September 1, 2005 | Posted in Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

Although many factors associated with catastrophic injury, including horseshoe characteristics, have been explored in the past, it remains unclear if these links are really causal and how they may be inter-related.

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Diagnosing Navicular Syndrome

By Tracy Turner posted on May 1, 2005 | Posted in Diseases

Navicular syndrome is a common cause of lameness in the horse. This problem may account for 1/3 of all chronic lameness. Unfortunately, navicular syndrome remains only loosely defined.

Guiding Principles For Equine Podiatry

Scott Morrison shares how he does his job

By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2005 | Posted in Diseases

Scott Morrison, the equine veterinarian who heads up the podiatry practice at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., is on the go 6 and often 7 days a week, providing footcare for horses with problem feet.

Mile-High Hoof-Care Learning

Check out these footcare ideas highlighted during the recent American Association of Equine Practitioners convention

January 1, 2005 | Posted in Lamenesses

Check out these footcare ideas highlighted during the recent American Association of Equine Practitioners convention

The Rider's Balance Vs. The Horse's Balance

How To Avoid Navicular Syndrome

By Bob Peacock posted on December 1, 2004 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses

Editor’s Note: Bob Peacock, a master farrier from Hamilton, Ohio, believes that many cases of navicular syndrome have as much to do with the rider as they do with the horse.

It's The Whole Package That Counts

By combining the results of numerous research studies, you'll end up with hoof-care packages that are much more valuable than just the sum of the parts alone

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2004 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Gather together 75 of the world's leading experts on equine locomotion and biomechanics and you're bound to come up with many new and interesting theories on footcare.

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How Farriers Work With Others

July 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

IN A SURVEY on how shoers work with equine veterinarians conducted by American Farriers Journal staffers during last winter’s 2003 American Farrier’s Association convention, 53 percent of the farriers indicated certain vets call for help on a serious shoeing or footcare problem.

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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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Articles Tagged with ''Navicular Syndrome''

Research Journal

Heel Concussion Can Pound A Hoof

NYPD Shoe

Research Journal

Diagnosing Navicular Syndrome

Guiding Principles For Equine Podiatry

Mile-High Hoof-Care Learning

The Rider's Balance Vs. The Horse's Balance

It's The Whole Package That Counts

How Farriers Work With Others

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