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The Ideal Hoof Angle Depends On The Horse

No single number should dictate how all horses are trimmed

By Steve Sermersheim posted on December 5, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Trimming

Over the past 28 years of my shoeing career, clients, veterinarians and other farriers have asked three common questions about hoof angle. What is the ideal hoof angle? What angle do you like the front hooves? What angle do you try to achieve for hind hooves, etc.?

Red Flags for Farriers

Recognize Improper Shoe Fit and Size

Reviewing these subtle signs will serve as a reminder for providing each horse with the best possible shoe fit

By Steve Sermersheim posted on January 1, 2015 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

Before I wrote this article, I thought it would be a quick write up with pictures of poorly fitted shoes and correctly fitted shoes. As I began typing, I quickly realized how many factors are essential for a properly fitted shoe and how many "red flags" about improper fit can pop up.

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May/June 2020 Issue Preview: Patching Hoof Wall Cracks

Travis Burns, the associate professor of practice and chief of farrier practice at the Virginia-Maryland College of veterinary Medicine discusses his research in patching materials for hoof wall cracks.

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A live webinar "Hoof Lameness: Understanding Cause and Cures" featuring Dr. Raul Bras is July 12. This webinar is part of the For the Love of the Horse Seminar series, which includes an on-demand video library that farriers can share to help educate horse owners and clients.

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