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Causes Of Thin Soles

October 24, 2010 | Posted in Education, Trimming
Michael Wildenstein says a variety of conditions that span the gamut from genetics, nutrition, management, environment, aging and past pathologies can bring on thin soles.
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Dealing With Thin-Soled Shoes

Soles get thin for a variety of reasons figuring out which one is the key to treating a case properly
By Toby Raymond posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases
The sole is the guardian that shields the sensitive structures of the hoof from contact with the outside world. Acting as the primary barrier against ground surface trauma, it is designed to handle concussion naturally; however, it seems that this once efficient protector has become one of the most abused structures of a horse’s anatomy.
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Unorthodox Approach Succeeds in White Line Case

Size and weight of affected Percheron led to emphasis on providing support
By Stephen Wisnieski posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Diseases
Samson is a 6-year-old Percheron gelding. He stands approximately 17.2 hands and weighs about 1,700 lbs. Prior to this incident of white line disease (WLD), he had been a perfectly healthy horse and had been under my care as both a trainer and farrier.
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Preventing and Treating White Line Disease

Bacteria and fungi are the direct causes of this condition, but hoof-care mistakes can be a contributing factor
By Nicholas B Denson posted on November 1, 2006 | Posted in Diseases
While we are all familiar with white line disease in its advanced stages, there is no reason a horse should suffer from advanced lesions if we are diligent and observant in our day-to-day shoeing.
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Factory Shoe Size vs. Steel Length

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