Articles Tagged with ''barefoot horses''

Cavallo Seeks Out Farriers for New Associate Sellers Program

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 31, 2020 | Posted in Trimming

Cavallo Horse & Rider has a new opportunity for accomplished farriers and trimmers looking to become professionally involved with the "Barefoot & Booted" lifestyle.

News & Notes

Treating a Sore Barefoot Horse After Trimming

By Tab Pigg posted on January 22, 2019 | Posted in Education, Trimming

Horse hooves, similar to human fingernails, need to be trimmed regularly as excessive growth weakens durability and causes them to split, crack, chip or break off. Plus, excessive trimming can be painful and lead to significant complications in everyday activities. To maintain optimal hoof health for barefoot horses, it is important for horse owners to continue regular trimming cycles and to provide proper care for hooves when they’re sore.

Client Management Critical When Dealing With Backyard Horses

Effective client management is critical when dealing with backyard horse owners

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 26, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

How critical is managing clients when dealing with backyard horse owners? Find out in the November 2018 issue of American Farriers Journal.

News & Notes

Protecting Barefoot Horses In The Summer

By Tab Pigg posted on July 15, 2018 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

As barefoot horses become more active in warmer months, it is important to consider the impact of different terrains on a horse’s hooves.

Briefings: April 2016

April 4, 2016 | Posted in Diseases, Safety & Healthcare

Laminar Stretching Is An Indication Of Subclinical Laminitis

When observing laminar stretching at the toe, Chapel Hill, N.C., equine veterinarian Dick Mansmann advised attendees at March’s North Carolina State Equine Health Symposium of the need for radiographs to determine the extent of the laminitis — regardless of how sound the horse is.

From the Desk of AFJ

Barefoot Vs. Shoes Controversy Steps On Gym-Member Toes

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 29, 2013 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

The question asked of hoof-care professionals in last weekâ€™s American Farriers Journal e-newsletter dealt with the factors that need to be considered by owners before considering a transformation between barefoot and shod.

Farriers' Roundtable

When tracking a case of long toe and collapsed heels with a broken-back pastern axis, dressing the dorsal hoof wall to improve the hoof-pastern axis can be risky. You can be left with little or no hoof wall.

March 1, 2013 | Posted in Education

Generally speaking, I believe when you sacrifice the integrity of the hoof wall to change the mechanics of the foot, you’ve potentially created a new problem without effectively addressing the original issue.

Farrier Tips

Treating Hoof Cracks Without Shoes

December 24, 2011 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

It may require a time investment, but the best approach for dealing with hoof cracks is letting the foot rejuvenate.

Nutrient Strategies

Good Nutrition Aids in Preventing Costly Hoof Problems

Are Hoof Problems Caused More Often By Poor Nutrition Or By Improper Hoof Care?

By Milton Turner posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Nutrition

Healthy hooves are certainly an important part of having a healthy horse. And while many factors contribute to overall hoof health, a well-balanced diet and proper hoof care are among the most important.

Farrier Roundtable

May 1, 2005 | Posted in Shoeing

What’s the best way to deal with clients who want to keep their horses barefoot all year?

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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SmartPak

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