Disciplines & Breeds

Explore the various methods, protocols, advice, tips and strategies to tend to the footcare of the various breeds and disciplines.

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News & Notes

Federal Court Rules Horseracing Law Constitutional

Contradicting opinions might lead to Supreme Court date
Congressional changes to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act are enough to satisfy constitutional concerns, the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rules. However, disagreements abound, even among federal courts, and a date on the Supreme Court docket may loom on the horizon.
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Research Journal

Shear Forces Vary with Arena Surfaces, Study Finds

Shear forces between the hoof and the ground surface affect hoof kinetics and kinematics, as well as the development of injury to the lower limb. Researchers at the University of California, Davis and the University of Kentucky measured shear ground reaction forces on 12 show jumping arena surfaces and examined the impact of surface material type, as well as management and environmental conditions on those forces.
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Wisconsin Equine Clinic

Lexington, Ky., farrier Bobby Menker discusses everyday performance horse shoeing during a hoof-care clinic at Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital in Oconomowoc, Wis.

2016 International Hoof-Care Summit

Take a sneak peek into a sampling of what 2016 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees experienced at our 13th annual event.

EVENTS

Live

The National Cutting Horse Assn. Cutting Futurity and World Finals

Fort Worth, TX
United States
The National Cutting Horse Assn. is hosting the cutting futurity and world finals in Fort Worth. Read More

Live

Edward Martin Perpetual Draft Horse Shoeing Competition and Clinic

United States

The Edward Martin Perpetual Draft Horse Shoeing Competition and Clinic will be March 23-25, 2023, in Wilton, Calif. The judge and clinician will be Iain Ritchie, DipWCF.

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Live

Rock ’n’ Roll — A discussion of Breakover in Sport Horses

12/13/19 3:00 pm EST
Synergy Farm & Forge
8745 McCaffrey Trail
Canada
Synergy Farm & Forge will host Rock ’n’ Roll — A discussion of Breakover in Sport Horses. The clinician is Brian Mullins. Read More

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Indiana Farrier’ Association Winter Clinic

12/10/22 8:00 am EST
Janssen Veterinary Clinic
2420 W. 236th St.
Sheridan, IN
United States

Indiana Farriers’ Association will conduct its winter clinic Dec. 10, 2022, in Sheridan, Ind. The clinician will be Conrad Trow, CJF.

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