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Double-Barreled Shoeing Advice

Troublesome Situations

Two views on handling those tricky client concerns
September 1, 2007 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

During last winter’s 4th International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, two veteran farriers tackled a number of the most frequently asked questions about the footcare industry. This unrehearsed, fast-paced session sparked a number of highly interesting views for attendees to evaluate in their own footcare operations.


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Don't Fear the Mule

Don't Fear The Mule

Lee and Porter Green say understanding the differences as well as the similarities between mules and horses will remove the mystery
By Pat Tearney posted on September 1, 2007 | Posted in Shoeing

The biggest problem confronting a farrier who’s asked to shoe a mule for the first time may very well be fear of the unknown.


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Shoeing for a Living

'I'm Living My Dream'

North Carolina shoer living the life he's wanted since the fourth grade
By Christy West posted on July 1, 2007 | Posted in Education, Shoeing
How many of us are lucky enough to be doing exactly what we’ve wanted to do since we were kids?
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Clashing Views on Laminitis

A noted farrier questions the basis of an article in the May/June issue and the author responds
By Nicholas B Denson and Randy S Luikart posted on July 1, 2007 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
The May/June 2007 edition of American Farriers Journal had an interesting article by Nicholas Denson. Although it is refreshing to read contributions from someone who is thinking, I would like to make some observations as to the accuracy of some statements.
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Preventing and Treating Laminitis

A look at some advice farriers can share with horse owners
By Toby Raymond posted on May 1, 2007 | Posted in Lamenesses
As a farrier, you understand that the unfortunate irony of treating a horse with laminitis is that in many cases, the disease could have been prevented. As a hoof-care professional, you are familiar with the signs of laminitis. But many horse owners are not — particularly the increasingly common type of horse owner who didn’t grow up with horses.
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Barbaro’s Death Demonstrates The Need For More Laminitis Research

March 1, 2007 | Posted in Education
After an 8-month struggle to put Barbaro’s fractured leg back together, the Kentucky Derby winner was euthanized on Jan. 29 due to laminitis complications on the opposite rear leg. Yet his long struggle for survival captured the hearts of the American public and dramatically increased their understanding of the problems that farriers have faced for centuries with laminitis.
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