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Colorado Farrier Carries On The Family Business

Clint Clymer continues his father’s tradition in Rocky Mountain National Park
May 16, 2015
Source: Loveland Reporter-Herald
After Dennis decided to retire last year, his son, Clint Clymer, took up the challenge and applied for the contract. In April, Clint was awarded the $11,145 contract to service horses and mules in Estes Park and Fort Laramie, Wyo.
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The Importance Of Nutrition To The Equine Foot

July 3, 2013 | Posted in Nutrition
Source: Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition
The equine foot is a miracle of engineering and a design that is unique in the animal kingdom. Other ungulates (animals that walk on their toes) have shock absorbing mechanisms ranging from a cloven hoof to the very soft and cushiony foot of an elephant, camel, rhino, etc.
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Keratin is a Key Hoof Building Block

Why Is Keratin So Important In Hoof Health?
By Connie Larson posted on April 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrition
To understand why keratin is important in hoof health, it is necessary to learn what it is and how it contributes to hoof function. This is described in detail in the accompanying box.
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Stephen Oâ??Grady

An Equine Foot Form and Function Review

Hall Of Fame equine vet stresses importance of anatomical relationships during clinic
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Anatomy
Stephen O’Grady, the International Equine Veterinarian Hall Of Fame member, who operates Northern Virginia Equine in Marshall, Va., shared a variety of ideas with attendees at the Wisconsin Equine Practitioners Association fall continuing education recently.
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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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Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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