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Thanks to surveys filled out by International Hoof-Care Summit attendees, we’ve received hundreds of fresh ideas to make next winter’s third annual event even more valuable in terms of hoof-care education
May 1, 2005 | Posted in Education
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Baby Steps

Don’t think because they’re young they don’t need attention: These farriers and equine vets say the early days are the most important when it comes to foot health
May 1, 2005 | Posted in Trimming
Believe it or not, there are some people in this world who think that a horse's foot health doesn't need attention until it needs shoes. Whatever your philosophy on the subject, these three footcare professionals would beg to differ.
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Common Hoof Beliefs — Uncommon Measurements

Digital imaging and measuring software present a challenge to six farriery adages
By John Craig posted on May 1, 2005
Humans seem to be drawn toward simplifying rules of thumb in all aspects of life. In farriery, such rules of thumb tell us that certain aspects of the hoof should be "balanced 50-50" or "align in a straight line" or "should be parallel."  Whether or not there are careful measurements to back up such statements, such assertions have a certain allure and "sound right" to many people. After a while, such beliefs become second nature to many practitioners.
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Briefings

May 1, 2005 | Posted in Lamenesses, Trimming

Noel Muller maintains you’re probably making a serious mistake when you decide to alter foot balance in hopes of giving your client a horse that strides straight behind.


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Think Inside the Box

A little thought and care with your tools will help you save money and be more efficient
April 1, 2005 | Posted in Equipment

Thinking outside the box is one of those hot ideas that gets a lot of mileage in business management books.


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Add Biomechanics to Physiological Trimming for Winning Package

For years, we’ve heard the pros and cons of the physiological trimming method. At next winter’s International Hoof-Care Summit, you’ll learn how adding biomechanical data makes it even better
By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2005 | Posted in Trimming

Farriers and equine veterinarians are in for an educational treat at next winter’s International Hoof-Care Summit when Dr. Hilary Clayton outlines biomechanical and shoeing recommendations built on the theories of Dr. Robert Bowker during his more than 10 years of research on physiological trimming.


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Expert Advice for Using Hoof Repair Materials

Industry experts say they’re a farrier’s friend — but make sure you know your friends before you use them
April 1, 2005 | Posted in Shoeing

There may have been a time when hoof repair adhesives and glues were seen as a fad, but that’s long past.


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“Great Eight” Stand Tall For Horseshoeing, Equine Vet Halls Of Fame

Diverse group of farriers and equine vets proudly inducted as new members for the “Class of 2005” Horseshoeing, Equine Veterinarian Halls Of Fame
By Mike Podoll posted on March 1, 2005 | Posted in Education
Honoring a dedication to their craft and a life-long achievement of high quality work on a daily basis that goes above and beyond the norm, the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame and the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame each inducted four dynamic professionals into their exclusive ranks.
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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. 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 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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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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