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Friday's Farrier Facts & Figures

First Call | Dogs At Work

April 20, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... For Specific Concerns, Whom Would Horse Owners Call First — The Farrier Or The Vet? If You Take Your Dog To Work, Do They Get Out Of The Truck? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

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Hoof Beats: The Bruise Brothers

By Steve Stanley posted on February 5, 2017 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Source: Hoof Beats Magazine

Any time trimming the hoof reveals a bruise, three questions arise: Why is it there? How much is it affecting my horse? What can we do to help it?

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

Do I need to do anything different during the winter months in regard to footcare for my horses?

December 1, 2016 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

A horse’s hooves grow all year long, but growth slows as cooler weather approaches, dropping from an average of about a 1/4-inch per month to half that rate in the winter.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

My farrier says one of my horses might benefit from being fed a joint supplement. How do I decide which one to use?

December 1, 2016 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

The majority of horses will need joint support at some point in their lives, and heavily worked horses are virtually guaranteed to need support even earlier. However, with all the joint supplement options available, it's difficult to make a choice.

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.

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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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SmartPak

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