Horse’s Hoof is Crucial for Locomotion and Performance
Although the capacity for adaptation is extensive, it’s also susceptible to tissue alteration and injury
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Jenny Hagen
Jenny Hagen, DVM, PhD, CF, is a veterinarian, researcher and certified farrier. She is in private practice for equine orthopedics and chiropractic. She is a member of the faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Leipzig University in Germany.
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Tendons and Suspensory Ligament Provide the Horse Power and Stability
The functional anatomy and biomechanics of the equine fascial reinforcements, tendons and ligaments
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Anatomical Knowledge is the Foundation to Understanding Biomechanics
Optimal performance requires balanced interaction of all elements of the distal limb
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How Horseshoe Modifications Change Pressure Distribution at the Hoof’s Weight-Bearing Surface
Research suggests compromises to counteract unintended side effects of therapeutic applications
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Shoeing to Support Fetlock Joints Affected by Tendon and Ligament Injuries
Changes in hoof orientation relieve stress on the flexor tendons and suspensory ligament
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How Trimming Methods Influence Equine Gait and Load
Leipzig University study finds that hoof-care techniques should be tailored to the individual horse’s needs
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Effects of Trimming on Shape and Dimensions of the Hoof Capsule as Well as on the Phalangeal Alignment
Focus should be on biomechanics, the horse and its environment
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