Articles Tagged with ''Lamesness''

Soft-Tissue Infections A Significant Cause Of Equine Lameness

November 15, 2013 | Posted in Lamenesses

Source: By Kentucky Equine Research Staff

A study of the causes of lameness in horses has been carried out by researchers from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at The University of Nottingham in England.

Q&A: Best Idea

What is the most recent idea you've learned from another farrier that has made an impact on your day as a farrier? This can include anything from how you trim/shoe, managing clients, ordering supplies and so on.

September 6, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Does Lamella Strain Cause Lameness?

A European farrier believes overstretched lamina and uneven loading can lead to serious lameness concerns

By Gertjan Korsman posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses

In my farrier work, I sometimes come across cases of lameness that are difficult to diagnose. I have come to believe that laminar strain, often associated with uneven weight bearing, is the cause of many of these concerns.

12 Reasons Why Stumbling May Not Be a Horseshoeing Problem

Before you follow an owner’s or trainer’s instructions to modify a shoe, consider these other reasons why a horse is stumbling

By Bob Smith posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses

Farriers often hear an owner say, "My horse stumbled, so my trainer said to tell you to rocker the toes." Many trainers and owners believe that a rolled or rocker toe is all that is needed to "correct" stumbling.

Giving Hooves A Little Time Off

By Pat Tearney posted on May 30, 2013 | Posted in Lamenesses

Rest can be great therapy for lameness if you can get owners to agree and even more so if they'll pitch in

Briefings

May 1, 2013 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses

When it comes to evaluating a horse’s potential for going lame, Susan Dyson says a farrier can learn a great deal from analyzing the shape of the coronary band.

The Farrier and Pre-Purchase Exams

Give some thought to how you’ll respond if you’re asked to give an opinion of a horse’s feet before a sale

By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

Imagine you arrive at a barn and a client asks you to look over the feet of a horse he or she is thinking about buying.

The Shoe On The Other Foot

When a horse suffers critical lameness in a single limb, it is often important to give as much attention to its opposite foot

By John Scruggs posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Lamenesses

In February 2011, an 8-year-old Quarter Horse named Andy was trailered from upstate New York to his new home in Georgia

Six Steps for Fitting Pre-Clipped Shoes

California farrier finds modifying manufactured clips makes them work better and saves time over drawing his own

By Tim Shannon posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Shoeing

California farrier finds modifying manufactured clips makes them work better and saves time over drawing his own

News From The Laminitis Front

California conference highlights research findings

By Christy Corp-Minamiji DMV posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Diseases

The 2012 Laminitis Conference took place in Monterey, Calif., on Nov. 2 and 3. Here are some of the "take home" points offered by speakers during the conference.

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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