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Briefings

March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education
Besides the traditional pain caused by inflammation or pain perception, neuropathic pain may be an important part of the chronic pain often found in laminitic horses.

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Bob Smith
A Farrier's Viewpoint

Evaluating Farrier Certification Testing

Horseshoeing schools, AFA, need to work together to establish a program that can be beneficial to all
By Bob Smith posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education
The American Farrier’s Associa-tion Education Committee, which I chair, has been given the task of developing a plan to increase the pass rate of AFA Certification testing. This is a standing mandate for the Education Committee.
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Bruce Lyle

Step On It!

High-tech pressure mat system gives this Texas veterinarian new information for evaluating and tailoring shoeing
By Christy West posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education, Equipment
Shoeing horses can be very challenging sometimes, especially with one of those horses that doesn’t go completely sound no matter what you try. You might find yourself studying all aspects of that horse’s mannerisms, his feet, your shoes and anything else to find that clue that will tell you what he really needs.
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Ron Dash
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Houses for the Birds, but with Horseshoers in Mind

Farrier’s creations bring a horseshoe theme to avian habitats
By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Among the items up for bid during the American Farrier’s Association Auction were a couple of birdhouses that are as likely to attract horseshoers as they are feathered occupants.


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Research Journal: January/February 2008

By Albert Kane posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in Education
A treadmill study with five sound Thoroughbred horses was done to identify indicators of subclinical lameness. A flat steel shoe was modified to cause subclinical, subtle and mild lameness by applying a variable, controlled amount of sole pressure to both front and hind feet. Horses were examined at a walk and trot on the treadmill and video image analysis was used to identify signs of lameness.
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Pads and Endurance Horses

January 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Q: I have been a farrier for 7 years. I have started doing endurance riding. My horse has very sensitive front feet. One of them is slightly upright. I usually put plastic pads on him for endurance rides because the footing is often very rocky and we ride pretty fast and hard.


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