Articles Tagged with ''hoof care''

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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Vascular Pathways of the Hoof Capsule

What really happens to blood flow inside the hoof capsule under load? Explore key vascular zones, mechanical perfusion theories, and clinical strategies that farriers use to support tissue growth and guide complex rehabilitation cases. Stuart Muir will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Burney Chapman Memorial Lecture, Presented by Life Data Labs How Our Understanding of Laminitis Has Changed: Nutrition, Care & Mechanics

Tackling one of equine medicine's more daunting diseases takes a complete strategy. Explore how historical insights and modern, evidence-based practices empower farriers to safeguard horses at risk and support those in active recovery. Shane Westman will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Hoof Mapping Workshop

Take the guesswork out of hoof mapping. Join Stuart Muir for an interactive session where farriers map real feet, compare findings directly with X-rays, and hone their anatomical accuracy. Stuart Muir will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Is There Such a Thing as the Perfect Length of Toe?

How short is too short- and how long is too long? Explore how ground reaction forces, soft footing, and internal strain impact the horse's foot, giving farriers an objective framework to measure ideal toe length. Yogi Sharp will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

The Role of Shoeing in the Rehabilitation of Equine Patients, Presented by Bartek

Rehabilitating a lame horse isn't just about restoring soundness; it's about restoring performance. Explore how conventional and split-shoe techniques help farriers bridge the gap between initial healing and athletic return. Bart Halsberghe will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com. 


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International Hoof-Care Summit

Balance & Thrive

Our panel of experts, led by Dr.  Terri Babineau, discuss effective time management for a balanced work-life dynamic, strategies for managing challenging client relationships and expectations, recognizing and addressing burnout and coping techniques.
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International Hoof-Care Summit

Traction: Necessity or Necessary Evil?

In this session, Sagamore Beach, Mass., farrier Nicholas Denson takes a closer look at how to provide just the right amount of traction to meet each horse’s needs, while minimizing the risk of soft tissue injury and long-term wear.
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Trimming: Are We Getting It Right?

Sagamore Beach, Mass., farrier Nicholas Denson focuses on assessing and normalizing heel structure, understanding what we’re looking at, and making trimming decisions that set the horse up for long-term soundness.
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