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Proper Hoof Trimming And Placing Of Natural Balance Shoes Is Essential
Pay special attention when preparing a foot with this shoeing system
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Therapeutic Shoeing
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Unload The Wall, Then Let It Heal
While the shoeing industry hasn’t accepted this controversial sole support concept, the author sees a role for it in tackling founder and hoof cracks
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Product Innovations
Buy Owners Critical Time
As acute laminitis sets in, the Aqua Boot can be used to make the horse more comfortable until help arrives
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Founder Treatment Breathes New Life Into Troubled Paso Fino
With 14 degrees of rotation in both front hooves, this mare was down to its “last resort”
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Vet's Corner
Hoof Management In Acute And Chronic Laminitis
Georgia farrier-turned-veterinarian says there’s no one treatment that will work every time
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“Worst Big Hoof I’ve Ever Seen!”
Hall Of Fame farrier had his hands full trying to help a 2,400-pound Clydesdale with water-logged, crumbling hooves
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Soak Up This Idea For Treating Infected Hooves
Brittle, weak hooves caused by infection can be successfully treated
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Modifying Keg Shoes
Give Open Bar Shoes A Test Run
Bar shoes can be expensive, so go with this alternative to see if they are necessary
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Vet's Corner
New Imaging System Takes Guesswork Out Of Shoeing Work
By matching measurements on the hoof to those on the imaging screen, therapeutic shoeing becomes much more precise
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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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Kawell USA
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SmartPak
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.