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50 Best of 2014 Farrier Takeaways

Here’s a look back at the top ideas that hoof-care professionals shared in the pages of American Farriers Journal during the past year
January 1, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
Here’s a look back at the top ideas that hoof-care professionals shared in the pages of American Farriers Journal during the past year.
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There’s No Easy Way to Treat Cushing’s Disease

Farriers, vets and clients must band together to face treatment challenges
By Christy Corp-Minamiji DMV posted on January 1, 2015 | Posted in Diseases
Senior horses may have multiple issues that affect trimming and shoeing strategies, from old injuries to arthritis that limit range of movement or the ability to hold up a hind leg. But the one condition that can most frustrate the owner-vet-farrier team is Cushing’s disease.
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Modifying Clogs for Laminitis Relief

This Texas equine veterinarian has used these modifications on over 100 chronic and acute cases
By Steve Hicks posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Diseases, Therapeutic Shoeing
The modified clog shown here differs from any other hoof device used on horses today. This modified clog (hereafter referred to in this article as a clog) features a 7/8-inch thick plywood top.
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Take the Plantar Angle Into Consideration

Often overlooked, a negative plantar angle is manageable, according to Debra Taylor
By Jen Bradley posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses
A sport horse presents with hind limb lameness, is refusing or missing leads, "hollowing out" its back over jumps and the rider notices a behavioral change when the animal is working. With additional symptoms such as pain over the heels and navicular area, many veterinarians and farriers will run down a list of possible causes that might contribute to this issue.
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Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance (ECIR) Group Inc. is hosting a webinar titled "PPID and the Seasonal Rise" at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Dr. Eleanor M. Kellon and Dr. Kathleen M. Gustafson are the clinicians.

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