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Farriers Report on COVID-19 Businesses Practices

Many United States farriers feel early impact from clients affected by the virus, but horses still require footcare
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 7, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare
Farriery is part of the overall equine industry. Although the horse world’s confederations of occupations, breeds and disciplines each have their uniqueness, no part of the equine industry operates in a vacuum. Outside influences will always impact the horse world.
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Cryotherapy’s Role in Helping Lame Horses

Researchers examine cryotherapy’s analgesic effects with study of horses with induced lameness
By Jeremy McGovern | Posted in Lamenesses
Standing a horse in a cold creek was an old horseman’s remedy. Times have changed since this early iteration of cryotherapy, as today we have advanced products to provide the same treatment in clinical and field settings through more controlled and effective processes.
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Farrier Discussion of High-Low Syndrome

Farriers share insight on high-low horses by looking at a case prior to trimming.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 9, 2020 | Posted in Lamenesses, Trimming
Horses presenting high-low syndrome is a common management issue for farriers. And as with other challenges in farriery, there is no one-size-fits-all solution in addressing the problem. Particularly with this syndrome, there are many variants or forms, and the farrier must also factor in many other variables beyond what is presented in the feet to improve the outcome for the horse.
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Frankly Speaking

Inexperienced Horse Owners Need Your Expertise

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 6, 2020 | Posted in Clients, Education
Trends act as disruptors affecting various aspects of society. Recognizing trends is one thing, but adjusting and responding to them accordingly is another. During the 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit, a panel of equine industry experts identified trends that will continue affecting farriery in the upcoming few years.
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Farrier Input in Pre-Purchase Exams is Rare

Survey shows hat farrier participation in pre-purchase exam
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 3, 2020
During the December 2019 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, a session featured two prominent equine veterinarians leading a discussion on pre-purchase examinations (PPE). The veterinary audience drove the discussion, covering all aspects of the PPE. When an audience member asked the two practitioners how they utilize farriers, both stated that they do not.
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Frankly Speaking: Celebrating 45 Years of American Farrier Journal

By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2020 | Posted in Education
Nearly 45 years ago, a farrier in Arcadia, Fla., saw an opportunity to improve farrier communication. He would catch the rising tide that had emerged during the previous 5 to 10 years with the creation of several strong regional associations and the American Farrier’s Association. This movement was about bringing farriers together and eliminating the isolationism that was crippling the industry.
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Different Approaches, Same Goal

Through reviewing a case report, farriers discuss their varied concerns and plan for addressing the issue.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
There has never been an appliance among farriers’ options that has been the answer for any single issue in every situation. Likewise, no two farriers’ approach to hoof care has been exactly the same. You will encounter farriers of differing levels of experiences, education, preferences for modalities, interests in disciplines or business practices.
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