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How Uneven Feet Affect Locomotion

Understanding the relationship between movement and injury is key
By Katie Navarra posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Trimming
In human locomotion, a lot is known about the pattern of central pressure on the foot as a step is taken. Typically, a normal pattern is defined as landing slightly laterally in a supinated position and then rolling toward the medial side of the foot into pronation.
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Old Horses, New Problems

Aging horses become more susceptible to arthritis, laminitis and other issues that present hoof-care challenges
By Pat Tearney posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition
As horses age, they present new challenges to horse owners, as well as to farriers. Because farriers are usually the equine professionals who see horses and owners most regularly, they are frequently the first person a horse owner goes to for advice when senior horses begin to have new issues.
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The Cost of Treating Laminitis

A veterinarian and three farriers discuss the cost of treatment and how it affects their approach to helping the horse
By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
Like any disease, treating laminitis comes at a cost. Usually it is the financial aspects that one — especially the client — considers. Cost for diagnosis and treatment may include radiographs, medicines, and the professional fees of the vet and farrier to name a few.
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Migrating Clients Require Farrier Communication And Collaboration

As seasons change and horses move between locations, farriers in different states must work together to keep horse hooves healthy
By Sarah Evers Conrad posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing
Farriers spend a lot of energy, effort and expertise to keep their charges’ feet in tip-top shape so that their clients can continue year-round. Some farriers have clients who opt to migrate their horses to other locations beyond their “home base” for part of the year, such as those whose clients show during the winter in Florida.
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Moving Beyond the Pain and Swelling of Equine Inflammation

Deeper knowledge of the concept can improve outcomes for horses
By Tom Schell posted on July 3, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition
Is there more to heat, pain and lameness than meets the eye? Is there a reason why a horse is not responding to therapies? Potentially, yes. A farrier often is the first line of defense in identifying inflammation of the distal limb, and understanding its influence is critical for proper management.
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Putting Service in Customer Service

East Texas farrier thrives by embracing marketing and good business practices
By Jeff Cota posted on July 3, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
At his core, Ralph Hampton is a farrier. Not like Jack is in construction or Jill is an administrator. The Rosevine, Texas, shoer is a throwback to the days when a farrier fulfilled an important role in a small rural town. “This is not something you do for a living,” he says. “This is something you do for life.”
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