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My View of "Grass Foot"

By Boris Riaschenko posted on February 25, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses, Trimming

Recently, there are more horses with different front hooves, or when one is lower, wider with a well-developed frog (the left as a rule) and another is narrow, upright, with depressed frog, so called “grass” foot.

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Using the Bridge Analogy for Forging Horseshoes

By Jonathan Lambert posted on January 22, 2021 | Posted in Education, Forging

Source: Lambert Blacksmithing

Jonathan Lambert, an Elk Grove, Calif., farrier and blacksmith, demonstrates the bridge analogy, which attempts to help blacksmiths and farriers move metal more efficiently.

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Cleaning the Coal Forge without Dirtying the Shop

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 11, 2020 | Posted in Equipment, Forging

Although most farriers don’t keep a coke-fueled forge in their rigs, often they are still found in a farrier shop — and it needs to be cleaned from time to time.

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Prepare to Work Outside Your Comfort Zone at a Vet Clinic

By Nicholas B Denson posted on November 20, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

So, you want to shoe for a veterinary clinic? There are several things you should know and do to make shoeing for a vet clinic worth your while, but it’s important to understand that you will need to be prepared to work outside your comfort zone.

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Hiring Help Pays Dividends

By Jeff Cota posted on November 6, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices

A helping hand can make a big difference for a farrier’s practice and quality of life, yet very few take advantage of the opportunity.

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Pack a Foot Easier with a Soufflé Cup

By Jeff Cota posted on October 23, 2020 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Hoof packing is an incredibly useful tool in farriery. If only the application wasn’t so messy.

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Harvested Grass Can Lead to Poor Hoof Quality in Winter

By Jeff Cota posted on September 18, 2020 | Posted in Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Fresh pasture grass is a significant source of nutrition for horses, but its nutritional value diminishes rapidly after harvest — which can be detrimental to winter hoof quality.

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Resetting Pads with Pour-ins is Possible

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on August 7, 2020 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Do you want to reset more pads? Marengo, Ill., farrier Vern Powell preps pads before applying them to horses’ feet in hopes of reusing them.

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A Simple Strategy to Manage Client Expectations for a Lame Horse’s Recovery

By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg posted on July 24, 2020 | Posted in Clients, Lamenesses

Just as lameness evaluations vary from farrier to farrier, diagnostic procedures for lameness vary from veterinarian to veterinarian. Many lame horses might see a variety of veterinarians or farriers over the course of an episode of lameness. To mitigate this from happening, as well as help the horse, it’s important to manage a client’s expectations of their horse’s recovery.

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Better Forging Mechanics and Practices Alleviate Arm Pain

By Cody Bogard posted on July 10, 2020 | Posted in Forging, Safety & Healthcare

I hand make almost all of my shoes, but a 2011 wrist injury made it difficult for me to get through the day for a year or 2. After talking with some folks and getting some lessons, it became so much easier.

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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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My View of "Grass Foot"

Using the Bridge Analogy for Forging Horseshoes

Cleaning the Coal Forge without Dirtying the Shop

Prepare to Work Outside Your Comfort Zone at a Vet Clinic

Hiring Help Pays Dividends

Pack a Foot Easier with a Soufflé Cup

Harvested Grass Can Lead to Poor Hoof Quality in Winter

Resetting Pads with Pour-ins is Possible

A Simple Strategy to Manage Client Expectations for a Lame Horse’s Recovery

Better Forging Mechanics and Practices Alleviate Arm Pain

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