Chronic laminitis means a life of ongoing, crippling pain for horses. What can a horse owner do? Dr. Walsh explains long-term ("chronic") laminitis and current methods of hoof mechanics to support damaged feet. He explains abnormal hormones and that Cushing's disease ("PPID") or Equine Metabolic Syndrome may be the underlying cause. You'll learn about hay testing and benefits of soaking hay in water. Finally, Dr. Walsh speaks frankly about putting some horses to sleep because of advanced laminitis.

What are the best horsecare practices to protect your horse from laminitis? What are the risk factors? Can icing the feet help? What might a cresty neck or hoof rings mean? You'll learn to recognize early changes in your horse's feet before laminitis occurs and how to correct hormone levels before horses go lame. Dr. Walsh suggests ways to prevent supporting limb laminitis in horses with leg injuries.

Does your horse have laminitis or founder? Would you like to prevent the disease? Are you concerned about the dangers of insulin resistance, obesity, over-grazing and hoof condition changes? Have you been told your horse is at risk for laminitis? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this educational video series could save your horse's life.

New York farrier Taylor Keenan uses a loop knife because the efficiency it offers.

New York farrier Taylor Keenan finds certain challenges that come with Icelandic horses, but likes the strict rules that come with the shoeing rules for the competing horse.

Farrier educator Danny Ward demonstrates how to modify a hoof knife to better fit your grip.

In this video, farrier educator Danny Ward shares his best tips he's learned over the years on how to sharpen a hoof knife.

Alabama farrier Mark Rikard discusses a case of cellulitis he worked on.

Alabama farrier Mark Rikard explains the benefits he finds by using a pen to assist in getting a good fit with a horseshoe.

Another in a series of American Farriers Journal interviews with 2012 International Hoof-Care Summit Educational Partner Farrier Product Distribution. This interview dealt primarily with the amazing influence that Kerckhaert Horseshoe Company from Holland has had on the North American market since the middle '80's. For more information visit www.farrierproducts.com or www.kerckhaert.com.