Hoof Horn Quality: Intriguing Findings Point To Need For More Research
British veterinarian sees many areas for study and a need to get more farriers involved
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Louisiana shoer Jimmy Gore flourishes by maintaining high standards and adapting to a changing horse-and-owner population
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Manufacturers responding with bigger shoes, with wider webs
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Farriers Never Short On Tool Tips
Shoers excel at tweaking tools and finding new uses for them
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The Mystery of Moisture and the Equine Foot
Science doesn’t provide instant support to the commonly held beliefs of many farriers, but that may not mean those observations are wrong
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Stock Up And Take Stock
Use this Shoeing Showcase issue to help you prepare for the busiest months of the hoof-care year
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Trimming Landmarks Aren't All On The Bottom
Summit Roundtable participants agree on importance of observing stance, gait and hairline before even picking up the hoof
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The Farrier and Pre-Purchase Exams
Give some thought to how you’ll respond if you’re asked to give an opinion of a horse’s feet before a sale
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