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Research Journal: January/February 2017

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By Albert Kane posted on January 2, 2017 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
Asymmetry In Polo Horses In the United Kingdom, researchers examined movement asymmetry in-hand at the trot in 60 polo horses using wireless inertial measurement devices attached to the poll and pelvis. The horses were selected from those actively in training at three different operations.
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Sheared Heels and the Correlation to a Quarter Crack

A quarter crack repair will be of little value unless the cause of the defect is not identified and rectified
By Stephen O’Grady posted on May 8, 2015 | Posted in Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
The strong association between sheared heels and a spontaneous quarter crack is hard to ignore. Although inappropriate farriery may play a role, limb conformation and the landing pattern of the horse appear to be the dominant factors causing this type of hoof capsule deformation.
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Finding Success In Simplicity

Organization, tough choices and hard work help Missouri farrier to excel
By Jeff Cota posted on May 8, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Equipment, Forging, Shoeing, Trimming
Keep it simple. It’s a popular adage, particularly among farriers. Ironically enough, keeping it simple isn’t really simple at all. Simplicity is the result of organization, tough choices and hard work. Yet, once it’s achieved, the rewards are plentiful.
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