Rehabilitation

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: Dec. 16, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 16, 2023

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

Identifying, Treating and Rehabbing Soft Tissue Injuries

Getting performance horses back on track after ligament and tendon injuries

By Jeff Cota posted on March 1, 2015 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

The structures of the hoof capsule are the primary focus of a farrier's job. Yet, there are other elements outside of the hoof capsule a farrier might have a role in supporting. Among them are soft tissue injuries.

Rehabilitating Equine Tendon Injuries

Equine veterinarian Roland Thaler delivers an overview of the process for diagnosing and overcoming this issue

By Audrey Pavia posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses

The tendons of the lower leg are one of the most crucial parts of the equine anatomy. Responsible for the elastic recall crucial for locomotion, healthy tendons are mandatory for a sound horse.

2014 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Lecture Preview: Therapeutic Needs

November 15, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Therapeutic Shoeing

Equine veterinarian and farrier Raul Bras will survey the types of shoes commonly used in rehabilitating injured performance horses.

From The Desk Of AFJ

What Costs More Than Hoof Care?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on October 31, 2013 | Posted in Clients

There is an article in the November issue of Horse & Rider magazine that may provide some help for farriers. The article looks at some core areas of horse ownership in which corners are cut to save money.

The Farrier’s Role In Rehabilitation After Traumatic Injuries

Shoers are an important part of the overall equine health team

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

After a foot or leg injury, the horse owner, veterinarian and farrier must work together as a team to facilitate the most effective way to trim, shoe and rehabilitate that horse for optimum recovery.

Hoof-Care Innovation

Specialized Rehabilitation for the High-End Equine Athlete

At KESMARC, cutting-edge therapy is the every-day approach

By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Therapeutic Shoeing

When horses arrive at the KESMARC (the Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Center) in Versailles, Ky., their owners don't expect them to get the "same-old, same-old" approach to rehabilitating an injury.

Briefings

March 1, 2009 | Posted in Education

A number of years ago the issue of hypersensitization in show jumpers was brought to the attention of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) by several national riding federations.