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Veterinarians' Roundtable

Is there a way to tell the difference between a clubfoot situation that can be “fixed” and one that can only be managed?
July 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses
A: It's difficult to "fix" a clubfoot, even with surgery, but they can be managed quite effectively depending on the severity.
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What About the Bony Column?

Proper alignment of angles, checking hoof-pastern axis are still seen as a critical foundation of good farriery.
July 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing
Are farriers paying enough attention to aligning the bony column? Are they making enough of an effort to achieve an ideal hoof-pastern axis when possible? Or do some farriers overemphasize this concept as they work to balance hooves?
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Trimming and the Hoof-Pastern Axis

Case study supports theory that trim is more important than shoe choice in correcting broken-back bony column alignment and easing caudal heel problems.
By Sylvia Kornherr, Ronald Kramedjian, and M.W. "Tookie" Myers posted on July 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses
This case study presents base information to assist farriers working with long toe, low or underrun heel (LTLH), low palmar angle (PA) and broken-back hoof pastern axis (HPA), resulting in clinical presentation described as caudal heel pain and navicular syndrome.
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Worst Foot He's Seen

Several options were tried to get this horse back to work
By Bob Smith posted on July 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses
After the injured horse arrived, an unsuccessful attempt was made to stabilize the foot, even though the lateral hoof was torn much like a severe quarter crack.
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Dealing With A Non-Developed Limb

The newborn foal had no coffin bone, no navicular bone and incomplete development of the short pastern bone
By Sheri Fischer posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy
One afternoon I received a call from a colleague with a client that had requested a hoof-care consultation.
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Hoof-Care Focus

Dealing With Wounds on Horses' Feet

Fast and accurate assessment often required
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on April 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy
Often, horse owners call farriers first whenever there’s a problem with a horse’s foot. Farriers may find themselves being asked to do the first aid or wound assessment when a horse suffers a puncture, cut or some other injury to the hoof, coronary band or lower leg.
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