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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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Making Sense Of Hoof Balance

Several theories and models are available, but knowing which principles to choose and when to use them can make the difference between soundness and lameness
By Ron Perszewski posted on September 1, 2004 | Posted in Anatomy
Farriers understand the need to balance every foot they trim, yet hoof balance might be one of the least understood concepts in shoeing.
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Pre-Navicular Syndrome

January 1, 2000 | Posted in Diseases
Source: Mark Caldwell
WHILE Navicular disease is usually diagnosed only with obvious lameness, a number of clinical signs are evident to the careful observer 18 to 24 months before the actual onset of lameness. This is called “pre-navicular syndrome.”
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Duckett Vs. Russell

Similar or not, comparing the hoof balancing ideas William Russell used almost 100 years ago and those advocated today by David Duckett have resulted in considerable confusion
By Matthew Taimuty posted on March 1, 1999 | Posted in Shoeing
Disagreement exists on many aspects of the science of farriery and some of the most heated debate has centered around principles of hoof balance. Recently two names have come to the forefront of this debate: Professor William Russell and Dave Duckett, a Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers.
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