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Options for Supporting an Injured Suspensory Ligament

Knowledge and skill necessary for these therapeutic techniques
By Laura Gillespie and Mike Hayward posted on September 10, 2021 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
Time after time, equine athletes fill our senses with wonder at their abilities while competing. Their speed and jumping prowess thrill equestrians and fans alike. Yet, like their human counterparts, their bodies can fail. Excessive stress and repetitive strain can result in an injury to the suspensory ligament, superficial flexor tendon and sesamoidean ligaments.
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Z-bar Styles Show Variety in Farrier Skill Sets

Flotation option can be altered and applied in a variety of scenarios
By Laura Gillespie and Mike Hayward posted on September 2, 2021 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
The Z-bar is a versatile shoe that can be used when it’s necessary to relieve weight-bearing in the heel quarter or the heel as a result of an injury or insult. It can be used to float sore, sheared and lacerated heels. It can aid the healing of quarter cracks by allowing the hairline to drop. It’s also beneficial for shoeing hoof avulsions; abscesses; corns and infected or fractured bars.
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Best Ideas for Managing Clients with 1-2 Backyard Horses | Use of Alternative or Complementary Therapies

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on August 20, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Therapeutic Shoeing
This week's facts and figures... Best Ideas for Managing Clients with 1-2 Backyard Horses and Use of Alternative or Complementary Therapies. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
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