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Supplements are One Piece of the Quality Hoof Puzzle

Seven out of 10 horses do not get a full serving of a fortified grain or complete feed, which may mean inadequate levels of key vitamins and minerals needed for hoof health
By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrition
When recommending hoof supplements to clients, Jessica Normand says it's critical for farriers to stress the proper expectations for these products. The then SmartPak staffer told attendees at a How-To Clinic during the 2014 International Hoof-Care Summit that horse owners have to recognize that healthy hooves require regular, professional maintenance along with plenty of exercise and activity.
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Senior Horses Now Eligible For ColiCare

Exciting Improvements with the Same Great Coverage
March 5, 2014 | Posted in Nutrition
The ColiCare colic surgery reimbursement program just got even better! SmartPak announces it has taken another step in helping to keep horses of all ages healthy by removing the upper age limit on the ColiCare eligibility requirements.
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Supplements, Proper Nutrition Can Prevent EMS

September 27, 2013 | Posted in Nutrition
Source: J. Frank Gravlee, DVM, MS, CNS and H. Scott Gravlee, DVM, CNS
With no specific treatment for equine metabolic syndrome, it's important for farriers and owners/trainers to notice symptoms of this condition and help treat it quickly.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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