Lydia Mudd, DVM, is an equine veterinarian from Janssen Veterinary Clinic in central Indiana, where the caseload allows her to cultivate her passions for podiatry and fostering the veterinary-farrier relationship.

4 Tips to Build Up Your Team

Veterinarians and farriers have different strengths that can complement each other and benefit horse clients.

By Lydia Mudd posted on December 1, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

Most, if not all, professional environments require a certain amount of cooperation and communication between team members to achieve a successful outcome. This is no different for equine health professions.

Severe White Line Disease Causes Serious Problems

Infection leads to hoof capsule destabilization and coffin bone displacement in a Western Pleasure mare

By Lydia Mudd posted on April 7, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

White line disease (WLD) is a common hoof disorder, particularly in horses kept in moist or humid environments. While many cases are relatively minor, severe cases can develop that require the expertise of a farrier and veterinarian team.

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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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International Hoof-Care Summit -- 2021 Virtual Clinic Series

Date: 02/01/21

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To meet the unique education needs and interests of farriers during this COVID era, the International Hoof-Care Summit has been reimagined as a VIRTUAL event for 2021!

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Life Data Labs Inc

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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.

SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.

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4 Tips to Build Up Your Team

Severe White Line Disease Causes Serious Problems

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