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2020 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Grip and Purchase: It’s What We Do

October 11, 2022 | Posted in Education
Throughout the horse world, the word “traction” is erroneously used to unite grip and purchase under a single umbrella. Although they are both about the horse’s interface with the ground, we need to understand the difference to undertake the farrier’s most important task. In this session, Dr. Simon Curtis will discuss how successful application of grip and purchase is at the very heart of the farrier’s role — it’s what we do.
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2022 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Rising Shoeing Star Awards

October 11, 2022 | Posted in Education
his program honors three outstanding students who are earning a living as farriers just 3 years after graduating in 2018 from one of North America’s more than 50 public and private horseshoeing schools. The program’s goal is to promote the importance of continuing footcare education, while encouraging young shoers to develop the talents needed for a successful career.
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2020 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Veterinary-Farrier Collaboration: Radiograph-Assisted Diagnosis and Treatment of Hoof-Related Lameness

October 11, 2022 | Posted in Education
Hoof-related lamenesses are common for veterinarians and farriers who work with performance horses. By working together, the team can best help the horse. In this presentation. Westchester, N.Y., and Wellington, Fla., veterinarian Kit Miller will pull from his practice to discuss how he collaborates with farriers to arrive at shoeing configurations using radiographs in the diagnosis and treatment of lamenesses.
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2020 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Veterinary-Farrier Collaboration: Radiograph-Assisted Management of the Equine Athlete

October 11, 2022 | Posted in Education
The veterinarian-farrier team is critical for keeping the performance horse in the show ring. Westchester, N.Y., and Wellington, Fla., veterinarian Kit Miller works closely with farriers to keep performance horses competing at a high level. In this presentation, he will share how he collaborates with farriers using radio- graphs to help equine athletes reach their potential.
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2020 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Farrier Conversations Series: When Sport Horses Became Big Business

October 11, 2022 | Posted in Education
Throughout the world, top level hunter/ jumper, dressage horses and competitions command high dollars. The stakes are high for the riders, trainers, veterinarians and farriers. How has this evolved over the years? In this session, T.J. Jones, Arnie Gervasio and George Fitzgerald will bring their experiences, having all started shoeing in the 1960s. The give-and-take format will make an entertaining talk.
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