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[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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Keep the Foot Dry to Maximize Success with Adhesives

By Jeff Cota posted on August 26, 2016 | Posted in Equipment

Moisture is your enemy when using adhesives on hoof wall. If moisture is present, your risk of failure skyrockets. So you want to make sure you’re completely prepared before applying the adhesive.

How Do Adhesives Affect Hoof Wall?

Moisture and heat are the most common enemies during repair

By Jeff Cota posted on July 4, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Chances are pretty good that you’ve repaired a compromised hoof wall at one time or another. In fact, according to the most recent American Farriers Journal Farrier Business Practices Survey, nearly half of all farriers find themselves using some type of hoof repair product on a weekly basis.

Non-Metal Horseshoes: Knowing Why to Use Them is as Important as Knowing How

Flexibility, concussion dampening among benefits touted by developers and users of these products

By Pat Tearney posted on May 9, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing

While non-metal horseshoes may never make up a huge share of the overall market, they have carved out a well-established niche that is substantial enough that it makes sense for farriers to know how and when to use them.

Boots Gain Favor With Endurance Riders

By understanding the use and application of hoof boots, you can better address the needs of endurance clients

By Daisy Bicking posted on April 4, 2016 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Equipment, Shoeing

Any endurance race places incredible demands on the horse’s foot. In any 100-mile endurance ride, each foot will average 100,000 steps from start to finish.

Eliminating Mistakes and Fallacies When Using Glue

Trio of farriers share their knowledge for better adhesive outcomes

By Jeff Cota posted on April 4, 2016 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing

Using adhesives in your farrier work isn’t much different than when you first started out forging shoes and nailing them on. It simply takes time and practice.

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Hands-On Session Delivers Tips On Gluing On Shoes

Farrier Travis Burns delivers practical tips for application at the 45th American Farrier’s Association Convention

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 30, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Therapeutic Shoeing

Farrier Travis Burns delivers practical tips for application at the 45th American Farrier’s Association Convention.

Attendees Marvel At The “Strongest Summit To Date”

Footcare professionals enjoy 4 days of “priceless” education

March 7, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

A record number of footcare professionals invaded Cincinnati, Ohio, for the 13th annual International Hoof-Care Summit for the sole purpose of “Working Together For Healthy Hooves.”

Hoof-Care Email Q&A

April 1, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

As spring and summer weather turns warmer, what's your preferred way to store shoeing glues? What specific steps do you take to ensure that glue consistency and effectiveness won't be compromised? Does the size of the glue container need to be taken into consideration?

Build A Better Hoof

Three experts share advice on usage and application of acrylic and polyurethane adhesives in hoof reconstruction

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

For decades, farriers have employed acrylic and polyurethane adhesives for repairing and rebuilding equine feet.

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Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoing will Host Annual Clinic

Date: 10/18/25

Location: Gadsden, AL

Glue-U is sponsoring a clinic ata the Lookout School of Horseshoeing on Oct.18, in Gadsden, Ala. Eric Gilleland and Roy Verocay will be clinicians, The clinic runs from 8 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Lookout Mountain https://www.horseshoeingschool.com.

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Articles Tagged with ''adhesives''

[Video] Addressing a Foal's Coffin Bone Fracture

Keep the Foot Dry to Maximize Success with Adhesives

How Do Adhesives Affect Hoof Wall?

Non-Metal Horseshoes: Knowing Why to Use Them is as Important as Knowing How

Boots Gain Favor With Endurance Riders

Eliminating Mistakes and Fallacies When Using Glue

Hands-On Session Delivers Tips On Gluing On Shoes

Attendees Marvel At The “Strongest Summit To Date”

Hoof-Care Email Q&A

Build A Better Hoof

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Current Issue

American Farriers Journal

Shoeing Mismatched Horse Hooves

Optimum Distal Limb Mechanics are Just a Few Measurements Away

Social Media a Mixed Bag for Hoof-Care Influencers

Current Issue

Special Report For Equine Veterinarians

Must Read Free Eguides

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2025 Farrier Beard of the Year Winner: Frank Bevacqua

Events

Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoing will Host Annual Clinic

Life Data Labs Inc

Kawell USA

SmartPak