This week's facts and figures... What Type Of Shoes Do You Use Most Frequently In Your Footcare Work? How Do Owners Utilize Their Horses? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
A figure of a soldier from the first World War has been created from scrap metal in Dorset, England, to commemorate the sacrifices made by thousands of men from the region in the Great War.
Researchers Document Rare Navicular Bone Condition
A rare malformation of the navicular bone that often results in chronic lameness is congenital rather than related to wear or injury, a new study that was published in BMC Veterinary Research suggests.
Hoof care has undergone a multitude of changes ever since the ancients domesticated the horse and assumed its responsibility. However, the last 40 years are arguably one of the most significant periods in its growth than any other 4-decade span. This time witnessed dramatic changes in how farriers work with one another, and saw unrivaled technological advancements.
The sound of a farrier hard at work means Jan Mueller is about to have a successful day at Churchill Downs. The Louisville woman drives around in her truck with the windows down just listening for farriers shoeing horses.
With all of the tools, horseshoes and equipment that farriers haul around in rigs and trailers, the weight adds up quickly. As the costs for road repairs continue to escalate, you should be aware that law enforcement could target you for potential weight violations.
In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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