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Trimming
Understand Drafts' Farriery Needs Before Picking Up The Foot
Tips and advice to make trimming and shoeing easier for you and the horse
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How Radiographs And Joint Angles Can Guide Trimming And Shoeing
Approach avoids “dangerous” reliance on symmetry and sole landmarks
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How The Hoof Reveals Stress
While horses’ hooves undergo a lot of stress, appropriate farriery and a return to the functional foot model can help deal with signs of stress
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Focusing On Foot Prep Before A Contest
Two members of the American Farriers Team discuss trimming the foot during a demonstration
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Putting a Number on Ideal Hoof Wall Length
Proper measurements with a toe rule can point farriers in the right direction
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How Uneven Feet Affect Locomotion
Understanding the relationship between movement and injury is key
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Six Reasons for Poor Hoof Quality
Equine vet Scott Morrison examines causes of compromised horn
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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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