Tom Schell, DVM, CVCH is a practicing equine veterinarian, barefoot trimmer, researcher and product developer for North Carolina-based Nouvelle Research Inc.

Dig Deeper When Tackling Inflammation

Examining the hoof, diet, gut health and stress can bring clarity

By Tom Schell posted on December 4, 2017 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Hoof balance and proper shoeing or trimming are part of what you do daily, assisting each horse not only in comfort but also performance through movement.

Lessen Inflammation’s Effect On Joint Health

Farriers’ early recognition can help slow the degeneration of the condition

By Tom Schell posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Equine joint pain impacts performance, overall mobility and can really make a farrier’s job more difficult. It is expected, on some level, as horses get older, but joint pain impacts almost every performance horse additionally.

Moving Beyond the Pain and Swelling of Equine Inflammation

Deeper knowledge of the concept can improve outcomes for horses

By Tom Schell posted on July 3, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Is there more to heat, pain and lameness than meets the eye? Is there a reason why a horse is not responding to therapies? Potentially, yes. A farrier often is the first line of defense in identifying inflammation of the distal limb, and understanding its influence is critical for proper management.

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Tool Tips: Tuning Your Pritchel to a Punch

Campbell, Texas, farrier and American Farriers Team member Sawyer Spradling demonstrates his approach to tuning a distorted pritchel to a punch, a skill that has served him well when he travels to clinics and competitions.

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Dig Deeper When Tackling Inflammation

Lessen Inflammation’s Effect On Joint Health

Moving Beyond the Pain and Swelling of Equine Inflammation

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