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Taking a Crack at Hoof Wall Defects

How failures occur and the best techniques for farriers to help them heal
By Red Renchin posted on July 3, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Forging, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
To say that the equine hoof wall is an amazing structure is a gross understatement. It must withstand a multitude of destructive forces from the environment — both man made and natural — and extreme concussive forces trying to tear it apart. Given these circumstances, it’s no wonder that failures occur.
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Tackling Hoof Cracks

A half-dozen American Farriers Journal Editorial Advisory Board members share their many years of experience in dealing with hoof cracks
By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy
Hoof cracks can occur anywhere on the hoof wall and are caused by improper mechanics, environmental extremes or pathology concerns that lead to hoof deformities that result in failure. Named for where they appear on the hoof wall, they include quarter cracks, heel cracks, bar cracks and toe cracks.
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Good Horse Products Launches Indiegogo Campaign

January 6, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices
Good Horse Products has developed a ground-breaking product to treat thrush faster, safer and cleaner with its new Thrush Tip applicator for hoof cracks. The applicator was specially designed for between the bulbs and to reach way down into the grooves of the hoof. It has been used for thrush, seedy toe, puncture wounds and even to irrigate an incision.
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You and Your Horse's Feet

Understanding The Common Problems Of The Hoof And The Foot

Learning the basics can help novice horse owners get the help they need to head off minor issues before they become major
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on December 1, 2013 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses
Many hoof problems are caused by the environment the horses' feet are subjected to, or inadequate nutrition or genetics. Some horses inherit thin soles, small feet, or crooked legs. In most instances, horse owners can prevent serious problems with good care - and with the help of a farrier to correct small problems before they become large ones.
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Think Before You Patch

Modern materials make it much easier to repair cracks and lesions, but British farrier stresses the need to address the cause first
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Shoeing
British farrier Simon Curtis thinks the modern methods and materials available for repairing hoof cracks are great, but he stresses that one thing hasn’t changed.
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Dealing with Wounds on Horses' Feet

Fast and accurate assessment often required
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on April 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy
Often, horse owners call farriers first whenever there’s a problem with a horse’s foot. Farriers may find themselves being asked to do the first aid or wound assessment when a horse suffers a puncture, cut or some other injury to the hoof, coronary band or lower leg.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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