Therapeutic Shoeing

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Hoof Packing

Helping Sore Feet with Packing

Consider what you use and how much to use prior to applying hoof packing on a sore-footed horse
In less than severe cases, hoof packing used with a pad may be your best option to keep a horse in activity. In more detrimental cases, you may need to present a case to an owner that the two aren't a suitable alternative to rest.
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The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

Charging For Therapeutic Farrier Work

You can’t help injured horses for long if the cost of doing the work puts your hoof-care business on the critical list
Many farriers who express a desire for more challenging work avoid doing therapeutic farrier work or more complicated cases due to time restraints and pricing concerns.
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Farriers' Roundtable

How do you deal with a horse that has a quarter crack, but you can’t patch it because of its environment or cost?
Q: How do you deal with a horse that has a quarter crack, but you can’t patch it because of its environment or cost?
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Tackling Tough Cases

Dealing with Difficult Feet

It's not easy tackling the footwork on a problem horse that the owner wants to keep in competition
It's not easy tackling the footwork on a problem horse that the owner wants to keep in competition.
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Product Knowledge

Wrap It Up Right

Farriers dealing with first aid situations should know how to properly apply a bandage — but also know when a vet needs to be called in
There are times a farrier must administer first aid for a foot or leg injury, and it's handy to know what products/materials might be helpful, and some do's and don'ts for proper bandaging.
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