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Hooves Budding in the Womb

Development of the equine leg and foot
By David Ellis posted on September 1, 2006 | Posted in Anatomy
In routine stud veterinary practice, the mare’s pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound examinations at varying times from 13 days after ovulation.
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Lily

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There's been considerable interest regarding the article in the May/June issue on the Miniature Mediterranean Donkey who lost her coffin bone
July 1, 2006 | Posted in Anatomy

The fascinating case history outlined in the May/June issue has generated considerable comment in letters and through the "Farriers Forum" on the American Farriers Journal Web site. 


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Barbaro

Shattered Dreams

With a severe leg injury, a promising racing career came to an end just 20 seconds into the 131st running of the Preakness
By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2006 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients

With 118,420 spectators looking on at Baltimore's Pimlico racetrack, Barbaro broke quickly from the Preakness starting gate in an effort to win the second leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing.


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You Can't Keep A Good Donkey Down

Case study of an unusual animal who seems to be thriving despite losing her coffin bone
By Esco Buff posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Anatomy
One of the more amazing things about equines is how they can survive some of the worst events or traumas but perish as a result of a relatively minor one.
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Farrier Innovations

Pinpointing P-3 During The Shoeing Cycle

California farrier says his scoring system provides valuable information for balance and breakover management
By Pete Healey posted on April 1, 2006 | Posted in Anatomy, Equipment
Breakover is a function of the equine foot. A chronic problem that we see in the clinic where I work is that the breakover of the hoof capsule is out of balance with the coffin bone at a given point in the shoeing cycle.
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Research Supports Physiological Trimming

Eighteen-month study suggests loading the palmar region of the hoof leads to beneficial reshaping of feet, additional support
By Ron Perszewski posted on March 1, 2006 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming

Shoeing and trimming methods come largely from the experience of farriers, leaving plenty of room for debate about what works and what doesn’t. Meantime, researchers warn that there is actually very little scientific study to back any particular approach to hoof care.


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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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