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The Key to Soundness is in the Heels

Providing appropriate caudal support helps keep racehorses on the track

By Jeff Cota posted on May 12, 2018 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Keeping any horse sound can be a tall order. Keeping a Thoroughbred racehorse sound is nearly impossible. That doesn’t stop Wes Champagne from trying, though. “No horseshoer can keep a horse perfectly sound,” says the Arcadia, Calif., farrier. “They all get injured eventually, but farriers can try to prolong their longevity.”

What caught your attention in 2016

Check out the “most viewed” content from American Farriers Journal’s digital media platforms

January 2, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

The ball has dropped. Toasts have been made. Another year has passed. Father Time has relinquished his mantle to Baby New Year. But before running headlong into 2017, it’s a good time to reflect upon 2016. After all, “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

Shop Talk: Members Of Congress Urge Horse Protection Resolution

December 5, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses

As the public comment period for the proposed amendments to the Horse Protection Act (HPA) came to an end Oct. 26, nearly 200 influential people banded together to urge action from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

In Memorium

Ontario Farrier Drago Grguric Passes Away

October 27, 2016

Source: Egan Funeral Home

Ontario farrier Drago Carl Grguric passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. He was 88 years old.

News & Notes

American Pharoah’s Farrier Savors Triple Crown Victory

By Jeff Cota posted on June 8, 2015 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

As the field of horses made their way to the starting gate for the running of the 2015 Belmont Stakes in Elmont, N.Y., Wes Champagne decided to take a break from doing what he does best — shoeing a horse.

Videos

Factory Shoe Size vs. Steel Length

Illinois farrier Vern Powell shares the benefits of looking at feet in terms of steel length instead of a standard factory shoe sizes. It could give you a leg up in a forging competition or when sitting for an examination.

Events

NEAEP Virtual Symposium

Date: 09/23/20

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The Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners will host its annual symposium virtually beginning Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.

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