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ARTICLES

Dealing with Thrush and White Line Disease

Combining topical treatments with good hoof care will help you keep these common problems under control

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on March 30, 2021 | Posted in Diseases

Among the most common problems farriers deal with are thrush and white line disease. Thrush, affecting the sulci of the frog and sometime deeper tissues, is generally caused by bacteria. The most common culprit is fusobacterium necrophorum, which causes a variety of diseases, including navel ill/joint ill in foals, diphtheria in calves and foot rot in cattle.

Press Release

Rood & Riddle to Host International Podiatry Conference

March 19, 2019 | Posted in Education

Source: Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will be hosting the International Podiatry Conference in Lexington, Ky. The educational seminar is for veterinarians and farriers, aimed at creating a collaboration between the two professionals while also increasing and sharing their knowledge of biomechanics, laminitis and new innovations within equine podiatry.

What Were Farriers' Online Footcare Interests in 2017?

EDUCATION Here’s a look at the “most viewed” content during the past year that appeared on the American Farriers Journal’s digital media platforms

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 6, 2018

Before we get wrapped up in everything new for 2018, now is a good time to take a few minutes to look back at a few items in the footcare world that were the most popular among American Farriers Journal digital platform viewers in the past year.

Six Reasons for Poor Hoof Quality

Equine vet Scott Morrison examines causes of compromised horn

By Jeff Cota posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

The mare’s feet didn’t look good. They had a dull appearance, were running forward and dishy.

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Hoof Beats: Diamonds in the Rough

By Steve Stanley posted on May 19, 2017 | Posted in Lamenesses, Shoeing

Source: Hoof Beats

As foals develop into weanlings and then yearlings, it is important to establish and maintain hoof capsule balance.

Better Practices, Better Results

Hall Of Fame vet Scott Morrison shares valuable tips for improved footcare

By Jeff Cota posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

One of the fascinating aspects of farriery are the different and interesting challenges that each day brings.

Farrier Tips

A Little Extra Padding Can Help

By Jeff Cota posted on March 23, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Equine vet and farrier Scott Morrison was handling a case in which a horse was experiencing bruising over the toe on the sole. He wanted to use Equi-Pak; however, he wanted to protect the area that was sore from direct contact. He turned to his local hardware store for help.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Gutter Guard Demo

March 20, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Scott Morrison demonstrates how to use a gutter guard with a synthetic shoe.

Online Extras: April 2017

March 20, 2017

Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:

Hind end insight from the International Hoof-Care Summit
Video of Dough Workman explaining his use of a grinder with two expansion wheels for shoe modifications
Video demonstration of how to use a gutter guard with a synthetic shoe
Nutrition's role in hoof health
Learn more about the popular insecticide pyrethrins
Photo gallery from the World Horseshoeing Classic

Farrier Quick Takes

Farrier Demonstrates Using Gutter Guard on a Synthetic Shoe

March 20, 2017 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Shoeing

Scott Morrison demonstrates how to use a gutter guard with a synthetic shoe.

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Videos

2025 Farrier Beard of the Year Winner: Frank Bevacqua

With a 15-inch-long beard that’s been growing for 15 years, New Jersey farrier Frank Bevacqua has been selected as the American Farriers Journal “2025 Farrier Beard of the Year” winner.

Events

Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection – California

Date: 06/21/25

Location: Quincy, CA

Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners host a 3-day anatomy, trimming and hoof protection clinic June 21-23, 2025, in Quincy, Calif. The clinician is Melody O’Brien.

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Life Data Labs Inc

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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.

SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.