American Farriers Journal

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March 2024

Volume: 50
Edition: 2

American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.

  • Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents

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    Frankly Speaking

    You’re Not an Imposter

    Chances are good that there are people reading this who feel like they are imposters. You might find yourself in a roundtable at the International Hoof-Care Summit or a farrier clinic thinking, “I’m not as smart as these people. I’m not good enough. I don’t deserve to be here.”


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    How Leaning Affects Equine Anatomy

    The lack of a collarbone influences the form and function of the hoof

    There are many differences between the skeletons of horses and humans. One that needs to be clear in the minds of all farriers — and all riders and trainers, too — is the fact that humans have collarbones while horses lack them completely. The consequences of this difference impact every aspect of horsemanship, and that certainly includes the form and function of the equine hoof.


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    5 Join Hoof-Care Halls of Fame

    Hoof-care industry salutes the distinguished contributions of 4 farriers and 1 veterinarian

    Five hoof-care professionals were honored for their outstanding careers during the Halls of Fame induction ceremony at the 21st annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.


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    In Memoriam

    Remembering Don Hobson

    Legend shod Thoroughbred racehorses for more than 30 years

    International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Don Hobson of Dunkirk, Ind., passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. He was 91. The founder of Hawthorne Products, Hobson also was a legend on the Thoroughbred racetracks where he shod for over 30 years.


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    In Memoriam

    Remembering Jack Roth

    Hall of Fame veterinarian passes away unexpectedly

    International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Famer Jack Roth, a major figure in the hoof-care community, has died at the age of 79.



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    Rethinking Equine White Line Disease

    Keratinolytic disease of the zona alba is a more accurate term for this common hoof ailment

    Keratinolytic disease of the zona alba (KDZA), commonly known as white line disease, is a hoof pathology present across a wide range of breeds and disciplines. Referred to previously as hollow wall or seedy toe — as well as by various other descriptors — KDZA emerged as the most clinically correct term for the pathology when it was introduced in 2018 by fourth-generation farrier and author Simon Curtis, PhD, FWCF (Hons), HonAssocRVCS, of Newmarket, England.


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    Research Journal: March 2024

    The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
    • Stress Response with Laminitis
    • Sarapin Block Found Ineffective
    • A Review of Pastern Dermatitis
    • HA or PRP Following Arthroscopy

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  • Featured Articles

    Featured Articles

    F1_Articulating Sraigtness p2.jpg

    How Leaning Affects Equine Anatomy

    The lack of a collarbone influences the form and function of the hoof

    There are many differences between the skeletons of horses and humans. One that needs to be clear in the minds of all farriers — and all riders and trainers, too — is the fact that humans have collarbones while horses lack them completely. The consequences of this difference impact every aspect of horsemanship, and that certainly includes the form and function of the equine hoof.


    Read More
    Seedy Toe Debrided.jpg

    Rethinking Equine White Line Disease

    Keratinolytic disease of the zona alba is a more accurate term for this common hoof ailment

    Keratinolytic disease of the zona alba (KDZA), commonly known as white line disease, is a hoof pathology present across a wide range of breeds and disciplines. Referred to previously as hollow wall or seedy toe — as well as by various other descriptors — KDZA emerged as the most clinically correct term for the pathology when it was introduced in 2018 by fourth-generation farrier and author Simon Curtis, PhD, FWCF (Hons), HonAssocRVCS, of Newmarket, England.


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    Digital Edition

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