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The Shape of Interference: 'Cow Hocked'

By Steve Stanley posted on March 24, 2020
Source: Hoof Beats
The shape of a horse’s conformation often dictates the form a hoof takes. A “cow hocked” trotter is one example. The hind toes are turned outward and the cap of the hocks are turned inward toward each other. This type of conformation will cause the hind feet to land wider than normal when the horse is in motion. 
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Managing Conformational Faults: A Farrier’s Approach

Understanding deviations and their role in load distribution are critical
By Jeff Cota posted on September 11, 2017
A horse’s conformation exerts a tremendous amount of influence on the hoof capsule, and in turn how a farrier trims and shoes the foot. Ideally, one should be able to drop a plumb line from the shoulder to the ground that bisects a distal limb that features a carpus and hoof that point forward.
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How Uneven Feet Affect Locomotion

Understanding the relationship between movement and injury is key
By Katie Navarra posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Trimming
In human locomotion, a lot is known about the pattern of central pressure on the foot as a step is taken. Typically, a normal pattern is defined as landing slightly laterally in a supinated position and then rolling toward the medial side of the foot into pronation.
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Migrating Clients Require Farrier Communication And Collaboration

As seasons change and horses move between locations, farriers in different states must work together to keep horse hooves healthy
By Sarah Evers Conrad posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing
Farriers spend a lot of energy, effort and expertise to keep their charges’ feet in tip-top shape so that their clients can continue year-round. Some farriers have clients who opt to migrate their horses to other locations beyond their “home base” for part of the year, such as those whose clients show during the winter in Florida.
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Hoof Beats: Point Of View

Foal conformation can change depending on one’s perspective
By Steve Stanley posted on August 9, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy
Source: Hoof Beats Magazine
Extreme weather like we have been seeing this summer can affect the horse's hooves mightily. Obviously, the most affected horses are those who are out in it more.
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Q&A: May/June 2017

What discipline do you find challenges you the most when the horse interferes and why?
May 15, 2017 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Trimming

A: Shoeing Standardbred racehorses that interfere can be the most challenging. The fact that they are moving at the fastest speeds increases the likelihood that any conformational anomalies will result in limb interference, so balancing feet with proper trim and shoes of proper weight is a must.


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Proper Hoofcare And Conformation And How It Effects Soundness Clinic

9/23/17
IFA Country Store - Riverton
1926 West 12600 South
Riverton, UT
United States
Contact: Kory or Lindsay
Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center and Intermountain Farmers are hosting a clinic for horse owners and farriers in Riverton, Utah. Read More

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Delta Mustad Clinic

3/17/18 8:30 am EST
Horseshoes Plus
8 Oak Hill Road
Barrington, NH
United States
Contact: Bruce
Delta Mustad is hosting a clinic in Barrington, N.H. Read More

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Eugene Church Clinic June 2017

Farrier Eugene Church and his wife Sabrina hosted a clinic at their Mascot, Tenn., home where Tennessee farriers John Schmidt and Jake Hall discussed the importance of conformation and how to manage various faults.

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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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