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A team of European researchers has found conformation of the forelimbs (including heel height and pastern angle), height at the withers and neck length can contribute to uneven feet concerns.
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Help with a Foundered Front Hoof

I have an older mare with a foundered front hoof. The mare stays shod year-round for comfort. I’ve been shoeing her for 3 years and it seems that within the last year, the hoof capsule is changing shape
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Seeking Advice on Adjusting a Patten Bar Shoe

Q. What would you suggest for dropping the angle of a patten bar shoe? How much time do you allow between adjustments and how many degrees at a time? This is a 10-degree bar on a mare who has had a lot of damage to the deep digital flexor tendon and surrounding tissue.


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Get Paid for Driving

An e-mail survey of American Farriers Journal readers indicates that many respondents are adding trip fees, fuel charges or mileage fees to footcare invoices
Call it a trip fee, barn call, flat mileage charge, fuel surcharge or whatever. Regardless of how you define it, more farriers than ever before are looking at charging the fee as a means to keep fuel and other costs in line.
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No Easy Fuel Choice for Shoeing Rigs

Whether it’s diesel, gas, propane or waste vegetable oil, there’s no consensus among horseshoers as to the best fuel for their trucks
With diesel now costing more than gas, many farriers are convinced that a gas-powered rig is the best way to go. Yet there are still some distinct advantages for driving a diesel-powered truck.
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Cover Your Assets

Accidents happen without warning, but proper insurance protection that can keep you and your shoeing rig on the road requires planning
Odds are, you’ll never need to collect on a shoeing rig insurance policy because you’re a good driver who steers clear of accidents, right? Or could you find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time?
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