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Research Journal

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2005 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

In an experimental trial, researchers at The Ohio State University used a force plate to evaluate kinetic variables as indicators of forelimb lameness in 32 horses exercised in hand at a trot.


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Larry Stevens

Breaking Tradition

Changing your order in shoeing is often the key to safety with many young or problem horses
By Lynda Layne posted on September 1, 2003 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

Like many farriers, Larry Stevens spent years trimming and shoeing in the same sequence. He preferred starting with the left front foot, then the right front.


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The Right Shoe

When You Want To Stabilize Just Part Of A Foot

With cutouts, and aluminum stabilizer leaves enough metal to protect the frog and heel area
July 1, 2003 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
Source: Walt Koepisch, Jr.
Applied between the foot and the horseshoe, a stabilizer that is made from high-grade aluminum provides extra protection to parts of the hoof.
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Briefings

January 1, 2003 | Posted in Clients
Anytime a prospective customer asks Brent Brown to shoe a horse, he immediately tells them the cost.
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Shoeing For A Living

A Cold Day in Horse Heaven

Lexington, Ky., horseshoer turned vet devotes practice to footcare
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2002 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
It's a bright but cold Kentucky morning as I head out of Lexington in the direction of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, where I’m to hook up with Scott Morrison for a highly unusual “Shoeing For A Living” day.
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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 USA

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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SmartPak

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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