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More Study Necessary For Hoof Supplements, Vet Says

May 4, 2015 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses, Nutrition
Source: Kentucky Equine Research
“Although some studies support biotin supplementation, research on other ingredients commonly included in hoof supplements is needed,” warns Bryan Waldridge, head veterinarian for Kentucky Equine Research. “It is important that owners realize that dietary supplements are not a quick fix, and imbalances in the mineral content of a horse’s diet can wreck havoc on hooves.”
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What Costs More Than Hoof Care?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on October 31, 2013 | Posted in Clients

There is an article in the November issue of Horse & Rider magazine that may provide some help for farriers. The article looks at some core areas of horse ownership in which corners are cut to save money.


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YOU AND YOUR HORSE’S FEET

Hoof Supplements: Feeding the Foot

Diet has an important role in hoof health, but feed changes alone won’t solve all potential problems
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrition
What you feed your horse affects hoof health, but some horse owners take this concept too far. They fall into the trap of thinking they can resolve any hoof problem by feeding hoof supplements.
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2013 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Lecture Preview: Brian Hampson

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Nutrition
IHCS Speaker Brian Hampson of the Australia Brumby Research Unit gives us a sneak peek into what he'll be presenting over the course of three presentations at the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit that will cover the hoof health of the Brumby, Australia's feral horse.
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Briefings

May 1, 2013 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses
When it comes to evaluating a horse’s potential for going lame, Susan Dyson says a farrier can learn a great deal from analyzing the shape of the coronary band.
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Nutrient Strategies

Too Much Weight Leads to Hoof Woes

What’s The Impact Of An Overweight Horse On The Hoof?
By Shannon Pratt-Phillips posted on July 1, 2011 | Posted in Diseases, Nutrition
Obesity is a result of horses consuming more calories than they are expending, either through basal metabolism or exercise. Excess fat is stored under the skin and the amount of fat can be easily estimated using the highly popular body condition scoring (BCS) system.
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Nutrient Strategies

Dietary Sugar Vs. the Hoof

Can hoof problems be caused by my horse owner clients feeding too much sugar from grains or from forages?
By Buck McColl and Shannon Pratt-Phillips posted on April 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrition
More horse owners seem to be learning about the dangers of sugars with respect to hoof health. Sugar in a horse’s feed, including that found in both cereal grains and pasture plants, can have both direct and indirect negative consequences on hoof health.
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Summit Attendees Describe 105 "Wow" Factors

The eighth International Hoof-Care Summit offered plenty of valuable ideas that farriers and equine vets will put to use back home
By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Education
The 2011 edition of the International Hoof-Care Summit once again sent attendees home with hundreds of fresh ideas to improve their footcare work and more effectively run their farrier businesses.
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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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