Pinson, Ala., farrier Herbert "Andy" Darden passed away. He was 86.

This Week's Lineup:

• Charging Appropriately
• Learning Through Competition
• Inventory Efficiency
• EHV-1 & Farriers
• Minerals & Hoof Health

Day-to-day challenges can make it difficult to sit down and plan for the cost of life’s uncertainties. Though unexpected expenses such as medical bills or truck repairs don’t have to be financially devastating if properly anticipated.

With Thanksgiving upon us and the holiday season knocking at the door, it’s important to take a step back and reflect on the year, our lives and what we’re thankful for.

Pastern conformation is to be evaluated in the same way as the conformation of the carpus, that is, by first visualizing the plane of assessment, and then by scanning for rotations and deviations (offsets are rarely found at this joint or the coffin joint).