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Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of December 19

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 25, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Education, Forging, Lamenesses, Nutrition, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Are You Taking Coronavirus Precautions? | Evaluating Sole Thickness or Depth

July 3, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... Are You Taking Special Precautions Against the Coronavirus During Your Regular Footcare Work? and What Guidelines do You Find Most Useful for Evaluating and Determining Sole Thickness or Sole Depth? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

News and Notes

Keep Nutrition in Mind When Considering Horse Hoof-Health

Balance is key when supplementing the equine diet

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 27, 2019 | Posted in Education, Nutrition, Products

Nutrition and supplementation have an important role to play in the health of the equine hoof. Minerals such as zinc, copper and manganese are critical to skin and hoof integrity, says Dr. Dean Meyer, equine veterinarian.

Bob Marshall at the Oregon Farriers Association Clinic

News and Notes

Hall of Fame Horseshoer Bob Marshall Highlights Oregon Farriers Association Clinic

Hands-on shoeing challenges, demonstrations and fundraiser round out 2-day farrier event.

By Eva Clark posted on October 24, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Forging, Shoeing, Trimming

The Oregon Farriers Association hosted its fall clinic on Oct. 11-12 in Bend, Ore. at the shop of farrier Scott Smith.

Six Reasons for Poor Hoof Quality

Equine vet Scott Morrison examines causes of compromised horn

By Jeff Cota posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

The mare’s feet didn’t look good. They had a dull appearance, were running forward and dishy.

5 Key Points Help Clear Up Radiographs for Farriers

North Carolina vet finds these tips improve understanding and communication

By Jeff Cota posted on March 6, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Education, Equipment, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

When a veterinarian sends you a digital radiograph, what should you be focusing your attention on?

After 29 years in equine practice, Mocksville, N.C., equine veterinarian Jim Meeker has found that there are five key parameters that farriers should be looking for on a radiograph:

Employ Alternative Trimming Methods to Manage Ailments

Proactive approaches can help resolve distortion and related lamenesses

By Stuart Muir posted on March 6, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Trimming

Hydration levels in horses' hooves will change dramatically not only from location-to-location, but also with naturally occurring seasonal change.

The Ideal Hoof Angle Depends On The Horse

No single number should dictate how all horses are trimmed

By Steve Sermersheim posted on December 5, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Trimming

Over the past 28 years of my shoeing career, clients, veterinarians and other farriers have asked three common questions about hoof angle. What is the ideal hoof angle? What angle do you like the front hooves? What angle do you try to achieve for hind hooves, etc.?

Forget Disciplines When Trimming

Florida farrier shares trimming, forging and knife sharpening tips at Anvil Brand clinic

By Jeff Cota posted on September 12, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Equipment, Forging, Shoeing, Trimming

The United States Navy adopted the KISS principle — “Keep It Simple, Stupid” — in 1960 to reinforce that most systems work best if they are kept simple, rather than complicated.

Give the Frog Proper Attention

Illinois farrier spends a lot of time examining and trimming the frog, and for good reason

By Jeff Cota posted on January 4, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Trimming

What consideration do you give to trimming the frog? “I think we overlook it,” Danville, Ill., farrier Steve Sermersheim told attendees at the D.L. Schwartz Farrier Supply clinic in October. “I used to overlook it. I would just trim the frog and go on.”

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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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Articles Tagged with ''Sole Depth''

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of December 19

Are You Taking Coronavirus Precautions? | Evaluating Sole Thickness or Depth

Keep Nutrition in Mind When Considering Horse Hoof-Health

Hall of Fame Horseshoer Bob Marshall Highlights Oregon Farriers Association Clinic

Six Reasons for Poor Hoof Quality

5 Key Points Help Clear Up Radiographs for Farriers

Employ Alternative Trimming Methods to Manage Ailments

The Ideal Hoof Angle Depends On The Horse

Forget Disciplines When Trimming

Give the Frog Proper Attention

Top Articles

Current Issue

American Farriers Journal

Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years

Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning

Butler’s Insights Hold Strong

Current Issue

Special Report For Equine Veterinarians

Must Read Free Eguides

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Life Data Labs Inc

Kawell USA

SmartPak