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The Key to Soundness is in the Heels

Providing appropriate caudal support helps keep racehorses on the track
By Jeff Cota posted on May 12, 2018 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
Keeping any horse sound can be a tall order. Keeping a Thoroughbred racehorse sound is nearly impossible. That doesn’t stop Wes Champagne from trying, though. “No horseshoer can keep a horse perfectly sound,” says the Arcadia, Calif., farrier. “They all get injured eventually, but farriers can try to prolong their longevity.”
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Measurement Of The Hoof-Pastern Axis For Foot Management

The benefit of this system in the consistency and measurability of the hoof-pastern axis
By Pete Healey posted on December 5, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Shoeing
As footcare professionals know, the angle formed by the bony column of the phalanges with the hoof wall is referred to as the hoof-pastern axis (HPA), and is considered ideal when the dorsal surface of the hoof is parallel to the alignment of the digital bones (Figure 1).1
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Tackling High-Low Syndrome From The High Side

Pennsylvania farrier finds focusing on getting upright hoof under control first helps bring the feet into closer symmetry
By Todd G Allen posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Diseases
Todd Allen believes aggressively addressing the high foot is the key to bringing high-low feet more into alignment. This horse's feet are coming closer to matching following their third shoeing cycle.
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Tee It Up

A T-square is a low-tech tool that pays off for farriers in making an accurate assessment of the foot
By Ron Perszewski posted on May 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

Much like the hoof gauge, using the T-square is a basic tool that can go a long way toward accurately assessing medial-lateral balance.


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The Summit's 'Hey' Moments

Hall Of Fame farrier lists some of the ideas he picked up at the year’s event
By Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

The old cliché about the basic qualifications for a farrier being a strong back and a weak mind certainly took a beating from the presenters at the fifth annual International Hoof-Care Summit. A high degree of expertise and sophisticated thinking was evident and in abundance.


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Using The Fishtail Shoe

Nebraska farrier finds it a good alternative for treating a lacerated tendon
By Kyle Ballard posted on July 1, 2005 | Posted in Clients, Forging

The longer I shoe, the more value I place on the establishment of professional working relationships with veterinarians.


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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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