Articles Tagged with ''hoof distortion''

[Video] Farrier Takeaways (Chris Niclas): Drawing the Equine Foot

March 13, 2020 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases

Chris Niclas, a Sequim, Wash., farrier and vice president of the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization, demonstrates how to draw a non-distorted horse foot for improving recognition of hoof distortion.

Farrier Tips

No Foot Growth? It’s a Good Time to Gain on Distortion

By Jeff Cota posted on January 11, 2019 | Posted in Trimming

Among the horses that you regularly tend to, there is probably a segment that doesn’t grow much foot — particularly this time of year. Sending it back to its stall untouched isn’t a choice that you’ll see Lafayette, Ind., farrier Danvers Child make.

How The Hoof Reveals Stress

While horses’ hooves undergo a lot of stress, appropriate farriery and a return to the functional foot model can help deal with signs of stress

By Sarah Evers Conrad posted on December 4, 2017 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Most people have experienced sore, aching feet at one point or another in their lives. After all, a 200-pound person exerts approximately 20 pounds per square inch (psi) of pressure on the ground.

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.

New & Notes

International Attendees Gain Insightful Perspectives On Hoof Care At Virginia Workshop

Veterinarians, trimmers and farriers from five countries gathered together in Centreville, Va., to expand their knowledge on hoof care over the 4-day event.

By Sylvia Kornherr posted on August 14, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses

EPC Solutions offered an intense 4-day workshop July 21-24, sharing advanced concepts in equine podiatry and therapeutic farriery. It was held at Deepwood Veterinary Clinic in Centreville, Va., led by clinicians M.W. "Tookie" Myers, equine veterinarian; and Sylvia Kornherr, equine podiatry technologist and nutritionist.

2014 Cornell Farrier Conference: Day 2

December 20, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education

The second day of the Cornell Farrier Conference covered research, digital imaging, sport horses, forge work and business practices.

How to Shoe a Moving Object

Hooves will distort between shoeings, so learn to use landmarks of balance to help you manage any problems

By Steve Stanley posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

As farriers, I believe we look at a hoof differently than other horsemen — at least other horsemen who do not shoe horses regularly.

Farrier Tips: Shoeing Hunters and Jumpers

February 20, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Ohio Shoer Dean Moshier recommends three things you need to know about shoeing for the hunter/jumper market

Farrier Tips: What You Need To Know Before Shoeing Hunter And Jumpers

February 20, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing

Ohio Shoer Dean Moshier recommends three things you need to know about shoeing for the hunter/jumper market.

Back to the Basics

When Good Hooves Go Bad

Hoof distortion often hides a nice symmetrical foot

By Chris Gregory posted on November 1, 2007 | Posted in Anatomy, Shoeing

Not all hooves are created equal. If they were, shoeing would be an easy skill to master, everyone would do it and it would not pay nearly what it does. Luckily, every hoof has a story to tell and — as farriers — we need to learn how to read that story and write a happy ending to it.

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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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