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Jackson Transitions to Barefoot
Increased hoof growth leads to late cycle discomfort & a new direction
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1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year
Over the course of a year, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Esco Buff takes us on a hoof-care journey with Jackson, a 15-year-old Clydesdale cross gelding. The Clearwater, Fla., farrier documents each detail — the trim, shoeing, nutritional decisions, vet visits and his job — in this living case study.
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Injection Improves Jackson’s Heel Pain
Pharmacology provides relief after mechanical limitations are reached
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Radiographs Lead to a Simplified Reset
Jackson’s joints no longer tolerate mechanical influence
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1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year
Rebuilding Hoof Stability After Abscess Bout
Arthritis & heel pain continue to influence Jackson’s movement
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1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year
Fine-Tuning Jackson’s Hoof-Care Formula
A custom frog support solution restores Jacksons comfort
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1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year
Adjusting Jackson’s Hoof-Care Plan
Clydesdale cross experiences arthritic changes & glue-on shoes improve his comfort
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[Video] 1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Triple Crown, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Esco Buff kicks off a new series, “1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year.” where we follow a horse and its farrier for 1 year, chronicling details of its hoof care, veterinary visits, nutrition and more.
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[Podcast] 1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Triple Crown, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Esco Buff kicks off a new series, “1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year.” where we follow a horse and its farrier for 1 year, chronicling details of its hoof care, veterinary visits, nutrition and more.
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A Year in the Life of a Horse
An intimate chronicle of hoof care, training & partnership through a farrier’s eye
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