Therapeutic Shoeing

Therapeutic Shoeing

Managing Low Palmar Angles in Horses

An understanding of the physics of the foot helps create long-term management strategies
Appropriate palmar angles are integral to the health and well-being of horses. When the angle is too low, horses often have collapsed heels and elongated toes, leading to hoof capsule weakening and frequent loss of shoes.
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Participate in an Online Survey on Hoof-Care Knowledge Among Farriers & Vets

The University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies aims to quantify hoof knowledge, maintenance & therapeutic strategies between professions
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies are seeking farriers and equine veterinarians from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to participate in an online survey on hoof-care knowledge and therapeutic intervention education.
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Therapeutic Shoeing

Teamwork is Critical in Equine Ringbone Cases

Veterinarian and farrier can slow degeneration and minimize pain
If you’ve suffered from a bone spur, you can imagine how ringbone feels to a horse. Some level of discomfort accompanies each step. Swelling might or might not be present, but one thing is for sure, the bony growth interferes with mobility. The same is true for horses.
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Helping Miniature Horses and Dwarfs with Limb Deformities

An aggressive trim, disc and plate system, aid in management
A new client calls and asks you to come out and look at a “pony” on the farm that has some problems. The day of the appointment comes and when you get to the farm, you find the animal in front of you is a miniature horse — and a dwarf, at that.
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How CBD Can Help Your Customers, Their Horses and You [Digital Demonstration]

During this digital demonstration, Renee Vandenberg and Harry Serio discuss how you can use CBD in your hoof-care practice. It may be able to help horses with inflammation issues, as well as calming. This digital demonstration will offer guidance on how to find the right amount for each horse and your customers’ responsibilities.



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