In his role as the University of California-Davis farrier, Shane Westman has the rare opportunity to apply various modern materials on horses at the veterinary teaching hospital. Westman explores the world of materials beyond steel that are available to today’s farrier. He’ll review their uses, benefits, and drawbacks.
In his role as the University of California-Davis farrier, Shane Westman has the rare opportunity to apply various modern materials on horses at the veterinary teaching hospital. Westman explores the world of materials beyond steel that are available to today’s farrier. He’ll review their uses, benefits, and drawbacks.
Shane Westman, farrier at the University of California-Davis explores his research that earned him a graduate diploma in equine locomotor research from the Royal Veterinary College. The study, published in 2024 in Veterinary Surgery, evaluates a novel hoof immobilization technique on the fracture gap width in experimentally created type 3 distal phalanx fractures in cadaver specimens under simulated physiologic loads.
Learn the benefits of indirect glue-on shoes in hoof care with expert Frank Dugan. Discover application techniques, ideal cases, and shoe fit modifications in this informative webinar.
Often the off-season for equestrians in cold, snowy climates, winter requires thoughtful planning and routine farrier visits — even in horses that are turned out with little to no riding.
To celebrate the 2024 Olympics and acknowledge the hard work it took to get there, American Farriers Journal is compiling ongoing social media coverage of the equestrian games here. Check back for updates throughout the week.
As the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, kick off on Friday, July 26, American Farriers Journal caught up with the United States Eventing Team farrier Rebecca “Beck” Ratte to discuss her career, working with the team and preparing for the Olympics.
For LBdr. Abbie Robinson Wyss, practicing good hoof care is more important than becoming the first woman certified as a Military Farrier in the British Army
Lance Bombardier Abbie Robinson Wyss', CMF, dedication to hoof care earned her the title of first female farrier in the British Army this spring. Though Wyss’ main focus has always been on becoming a good farrier, the honor was a bonus.
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
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Equilox International Inc. specializes in equine horse hoof adhesives. Developed in 1988 after many trials and extensive research at leading universities and equine centers throughout the U.S., the Equilox Adhesive Hoof Repair System was originally used to treat competitive horses. Now, Equilox Adhesive is used by farriers, equine centers, and horse owners — as well as various zoo and wildlife centers — throughout the world.