Hind Limb

Familial Digital Deformities Of The Hind Leg Digit

A cutting horse case shows hereditary problems make the job of the farrier more challenging.

April 4, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy

In the Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center Lunchtime Panel discussion on shoeing the hinds at the International Hoof-Care Summit, Kirk Adkins says his career has changed.

Considerations For Negative Plantar Angles

Farriers and veterinarians share thoughts on the diagnosis and treatment of this condition

By Audrey Pavia posted on December 5, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing

One of the more common hind end problems that vets and farriers see is associated with negative plantar angles. This issue can present itself as a subtle limitation in performance to outright lameness.

Thoughts on Farriery Associated with the Hind Limb of the Horse

Understanding hoof distortions and conformation of the hind limb allows a farrier to apply the appropriate footcare options

By Stephen O’Grady posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Shoeing

Pain causes many changes in hind limb movement. These changes affect flexion of joints, strain on ligaments, hoof and limb flight, hoof landing/loading and muscle tension.

Farrier Tips: Thinking About The Hinds

January 10, 2014 | Posted in Forging

Some common problems of the hind limb involve the foot and fall in the realm of farriery. In this age of specialization, some of these problems are breed or discipline specific.One common issue is forging.

The Right Shoe

For More Comfort, Use a T Shoe

By Walt Koepisch, Jr. posted on May 1, 2003 | Posted in Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

The concept behind the T shoe was to develop a navicular shoe that would follow sound shoeing principles.

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Familial Digital Deformities Of The Hind Leg Digit

Considerations For Negative Plantar Angles

Thoughts on Farriery Associated with the Hind Limb of the Horse

Farrier Tips: Thinking About The Hinds

For More Comfort, Use a T Shoe

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