Articles Tagged with ''hoof angle''

News & Notes

Study Links Asymmetrical Force Vectors With Uneven Hooves

By Chelsea Moskow posted on September 10, 2018 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Lamenesses

Source: Plos

Naturally, asymmetries can be found in humans as well as horses. When it comes to horses, the typical forms of structural asymmetry are in bone size, muscular development and hoof dimensions. It has been noted by Sarah Jane Hobbs, et al, in their recently-published study that about 5% of Dutch Warmbloods have uneven dorsal hoof wall angles in the front limbs. The development of this unevenness can often be attributed to horses favoring one side or the other, often termed sidedness.

Give Your Practice A Technological Advantage

Spend less time on paperwork, get paid faster and schedule clients efficiently from the palm of your hand

By Katie Navarra posted on November 6, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Farriery is a centuries old profession that hasn’t changed much at its core. However, in this day and age, technology can help take your hoof-care business to the next level.

The Ideal Hoof Angle Depends On The Horse

No single number should dictate how all horses are trimmed

By Steve Sermersheim posted on December 5, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Trimming

Over the past 28 years of my shoeing career, clients, veterinarians and other farriers have asked three common questions about hoof angle. What is the ideal hoof angle? What angle do you like the front hooves? What angle do you try to achieve for hind hooves, etc.?

Mismatched Feet: Veterinary And Farriery Perspectives

An American Association of Equine Practitioners’ conference session delivered insight on working with horses with mismatched feet

By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 12, 2016 | Posted in Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Managing a horse with mismatched feet can be a challenge for both the veterinarian and farrier. At last winter’s American Association of Equine Practitioners’ convention, a session undertook both the veterinarian and farrier’s role in these cases.

News & Notes

Balanced Feet Important, Even In Presence Of Conformational Issues

March 5, 2015 | Posted in Lamenesses

Source: Horse Talk

The importance of keeping horses' front feet even has been highlighted in fresh research.

Briefings

December 1, 2010 | Posted in Education

A team of European researchers has found conformation of the forelimbs (including heel height and pastern angle), height at the withers and neck length can contribute to uneven feet concerns.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Hoof Gauge Advice

June 24, 2010 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses, Shoeing

Like most standardbred farriers, Terry Burger pays close attention to hoof angles and toe lengths when shoeing trotters and pacers.

Just the Facts?

Equine vet Dave Ramey says results from shoeing studies don’t always agree with past practices and assumptions

By Diane Rice posted on March 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

For decades, farriers have held to long-accepted standards and practices. Yet how accurate are these dogmatic principles?

Farriers' Roundtable

January 1, 2009 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Trimming

Q & A about the proper length, angle and heel support for the hind feet of jumping horses.

Vet's Corner

Shoe Support Is Critical With Half-Limb Casts

An elevated support shoe can protect essential hoof angles when dealing with fractures and other serious injuries

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Ryan Carpenter and a team of fellow veterinarians at Colorado State University have found that properly applying a half-limb cast to a standing horse is an effective tool to treat numerous orthopedic and soft tissue injuries.

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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