Articles Tagged with ''biomechanics''

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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Red Renchin Innovation Lecture, Presented by American Farriers Journal Why is My Horse Lame?

As one of the leading reasons owners call for help, lameness demands clear action. Explore how farriers can pair equine anatomy and biomechanics with practical farriery interventions to manage common issues and restore soundness. Steve Kraus 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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International Hoof-Care Summit

Balanced Dressage Horseshoeing

Dutch farrier Maarten van Hal shares insights into the unique biomechanical demands of dressage and how thoughtful farriery can support suppleness, engagement and symmetry.
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International Hoof-Care Summit

The Fundamentals of Injury Mechanics

International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Famer Dr. Renate Weller outlines how the laws of physics influence locomotor biomechanics. The University of Calgary researchers explains the mechanics of the horse's leg and how ground reaction forces change with locomotion and surface.
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International Hoof-Care Summit

Influencing Biomechanics Through Podiatry

Discover how hoof-care decisions directly influence locomotor biomechanics. Hall of Fame veterinarian Dr. Renate Weller of the University of Calgary explains how podiatry impacts anatomical structures, reduces injury risk, and supports recovery for healthier feet and limbs.
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Equine Reciprocating Systems: Connecting Tendon to Bone

The third installment of this series examines bone formation and its relationship to the muscle tendon
The forelimb reciprocating apparatus of the horse is a unique and important biomechanical system that every farrier must understand before good decisions concerning hoof trim and appliances can be made. Detailed study of tissue types is the first step, but we also have to be careful of our choice of terminology.
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