Farriers are often challenged in managing the various hoof capsule distortions that horses present. Factor in variables like environment, climate, the horse’s job, among others, and overcoming these distortions becomes more complex.

In this webinar, Stuart Muir, a resident farrier at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., will review some successful strategies he has employed in addressing distortions. His presentation will focus on modern and unique tools that farriers can consider for the horses they work with.

This free webinar, brought to you by American Farriers Journal and Sound Horse Technologies. 

About the Speaker

Originally from Christchurch, New Zealand, Stuart Muir earned his New Zealand Farrier Certification and worked with top sport horses and racehorses. In 2010, after attending the International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, Muir began a 10-day externship with Dr. Scott Morrison at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. He completed a second externship at Rood & Riddle the following year and accepted the resident farrier position there in 2012. Muir later earned his certified journeyman farrier certification. He lectures at clinics around the world and is a frequent presenter at the International Hoof-Care Summit.