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Horse Anatomy Knowledge Provides 2 Advantages for Farriers

By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 19, 2021
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Chris Gregory stresses anatomy within his curriculum at the Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. Besides that knowledge of anatomy benefits correctly trimming and shoeing a horse, Gregory says there are two reasons to master the subject.
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An Appropriate Trim is Critical for Low-Angled Hooves

By Heather Beauchemin posted on November 5, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
If you work with a veterinary practice, you may find cases in which the veterinarian wishes for higher hoof angles for the horses. When collaborating, the team may deal with caudal heel pain, navicular syndrome on a low-heeled horse or an injury to the deep digital flexor tendon, so raising the hoof angle can become an absolute necessity.
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What You Can Do to Prevent White Line Disease

By Jeff Cota posted on September 17, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Diseases
It’s always best to prevent an infection rather than fight one. Simply put, the alternative often results in a fight that’s difficult to contain. While hoof-care clients can spearhead prevention by providing a clean and dry living environment for their horses, farriers are likely the first line of defense.
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Get a Better Grip on Tool Handles

By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 3, 2021 | Posted in Equipment
Anyone who’s tried to slide a snug rubber grip onto a tool handle knows it can be frustrating. Justin Fry has a tip to ease this task that he learned from working in a bicycle shop as a teenager. The Crosslakes, Minn., farrier and tool manufacturer says this will help get the grip on — and keep it there.
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Look at All the Angles When Assessing a Horse’s Conformation

By Michael Wildenstein posted on August 20, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy
The best way to assess a horse’s conformation is to view it from a variety of perspectives. Looking at a horse in cross-ties will only provide you one angle. At a minimum, watch the horse walk out of the stall toward you. If this is all you do, it’s a positive first step — but you are still missing a lot of information. You will be better served to collect a variety of views of the horse.
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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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