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External Marks Can Indicate Foot Woes

Learn the telltale signs that a horse is experiencing hoof problems

By Red Renchin posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

In most endeavors, success comes down to attention to detail.

2014 American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention Notes

December 20, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Thousands of equine veterinarians gather in Salt Lake City to learn better practices, including footcare.

Online Hoof-Care Classrooms

Shoeing the Club-Footed Horse

February 21, 2013 | Posted in Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

Bob Smith, the head instructor of the Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School, discusses the grades of club feet and the strategy needed to address each level. This is a lecture from the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]

Features

Red Renchin's Hoof-Grading System

By Red Renchin posted on May 17, 2010 | Posted in Anatomy

Red's grading system was inspired by equine veterinarian Ric Redden's grading system for club feet.

Dealing with Club Feet from Foals to Adults

Farrier-veterinarian Hans Castelijns shares some of the methods he’s used to correct and manage mismatched feet

By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Diseases

Club and mismatched feet are among the problems farriers face almost daily, so it’s not surprising that one of the most popular educational presenters at the 2009 International Hoof-Care Summit got rave reviews from attendees for sharing how he deals with this problem.

Breeding Better Feet

When it comes to foot conformation, there are more questions than answers

By Richard A. Mansmann posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Very little research has been done in relationship to the hereditary nature of foot problems in the horse.

Taking On Club Feet And High-Low Syndrome

New Jersey farrier says understanding cause and effect is key to treating these conditions in adult horses

By Michael Austin posted on January 1, 2004 | Posted in Clients, Trimming

FINDING A SUCCESSFUL way to treat club feet, as well as high-low syndrome, in your clients’ horses can be a never-ending adventure.

Tackling Club Feet Concerns

The latest thinking on handling this problem with foals highlighted the mid-January Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2003 | Posted in Anatomy

Since there are varying types of club feet, Ric Redden saw the need for developing a meaningful grading scale that would lead to customized treatment strategies.

Briefings

September 1, 2002 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses

One key to both his medical and shoeing success that Michael Miller would like to pass along to other farriers is the importance of keeping fit.

Vet's Corner

Teaming Up Against Severe Bilateral Flexure Deformities

Case report shows value of cooperation between farrier and veterinarian

By Stephen O’Grady posted on May 1, 2002 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing

A flexure deformity can be defined as a condition in which the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint or (less frequently) the metacarpophalangeal joint is held in flexion by a shortening of the musculotendinous unit.

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American Farriers Journal

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Patching Hoof Wall Cracks with Composite Materials

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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.

Events

Miller and Associates Offers 2-Part Farrier Webinar

Date: 05/29/20

Location: Brewster, NY

Miller & Associates Clinic is hosting a 2-part webinar, May 29 and June 5, featuring Dr. Jenny Hagen, DVM. Hagen will be discussing the medial-lateral balance of the hoof.

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