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News & Notes

University of Kentucky to Create Equine Surfaces and Safety Lab

April 24, 2019 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Safety & Healthcare

Source: National Thoroughbred Racing Association

The University of Kentucky (UK) will be renovating existing space to create a new equine surfaces and safety laboratory with the help of a $100,000 donation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Assn. (NTRA) Charities. Director of UK Ag Equine Programs Mick Peterson will be overseeing the project.

Shoeing For A Living

[Video] Treating Thrush on a Racehorse

December 9, 2016 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Diseases

Kentucky farrier Steve Norman addresses a thrush problem deep in the frog of a racehorse at Keeneland.

Shoeing For A Living

[Video] Evaluating and Managing Foal Feet

December 9, 2016 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

Kentucky farrier Steve Norman discusses the importance of managing foal feet early on.

Shoeing for a Living

[Video] Addressing a Foal's Coffin Bone Fracture

December 9, 2016 | Posted in Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Kentucky farrier Steve Norman uses a common adhesive and shoe for a coffin bone fracture on a foal.

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Former Arkansas Lawmaker And Farrier Offers Advice To Change The Law

By Jeff Cota posted on November 30, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices

Arkansas is one of nine states that specifically exempt farriery or horseshoeing. The others are Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Vermont. If you decide that you wish to challenge the veterinary practice act (VPA) in your state, House has some advice for you.

News & Notes

Which Horse Racing Surface Has The Lowest Concussive Effect?

April 24, 2015 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Racehorses in training are asked to run at varying speeds on racetrack surfaces as they gain muscle strength and body condition. Bones, joints, and soft tissue structures in the horses’ legs absorb shock each time a hoof hits the ground, and these repeated concussions can cause injuries over time.

Time Is The Best Farrier In The World

California farrier Tom Halpenny discusses why rest is the most overlooked remedy for hoof issues for racehorses

December 12, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Equipment, Therapeutic Shoeing

California farrier Tom Halpenny discusses why rest is the most overlooked remedy for hoof issues for racehorses

Getting the Right Fit With Aluminum

Solid tips from people who have learned their way around working with these important shoes

By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing

Aluminum horseshoes are not new. They've been around for several decades now and are the shoe of choice at racetracks and for many disciplines. Trainers choose aluminum shoes when they want less weight, more flotation or because they think they absorb shock better than steel.

Moving Picture: Arlington Park Farrier Readies Hooves

August 6, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

His clients have funny, unusual names - Kokakoka Ocean, Teambdancing and Half Foxy - but they also have four feet and wear aluminum shoes. For Hutch Holsapple, 42, of Rolling Meadows, the horses with those names and their owners and trainers make up his everyday life on the backstretch at Arlington Park racetrack, where he's worked for nearly 11 years.

2012 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Application Advice

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Farriers Chris Beamer and Steve Stanley of Kentucky share advice for applying techniques from the racetrack more generally.

Videos

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

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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