Articles Tagged with ''Scott Lampert''

Farrier Tips

Memory Foam Can Comfort Horses

By Jeff Cota posted on December 31, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Ethylene-vinyl acetate — better known as memory foam — is noted for its softness and flexibility. Manufacturers use it for mattresses, pillows and shoe liners to provide comfort and support for human consumers. Lake Elmo, Minn., farrier Scott Lampert uses them for the same reasons with horses.

Balancing The Foot With The Golden Ratio

Minnesota farrier develops protocol to aid understanding of the hoof

By Jeff Cota posted on November 30, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Shoeing

One day while shoeing a large warmblood, something caught Scott Lampert’s attention. “There were two fractures in the bars, just little fractures, little lines,” the Lake Elmo, Minn., farrier told attendees at the late July trimming, forging and anatomy clinic hosted by farrier Eddie Strommen in Evanston, Wis. “I thought, ‘Interesting, the horse made those, I didn’t. I wonder if I could use those to balance his foot.’”

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] The Proportional Balance Protocol

November 30, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Shoeing, Trimming

Lake Elmo, Minn., Scott Lampert explains how he developed the Proportional Balance Protocol to better understand the hoof while trimming and shoeing.

Online Extras: December 2015 Issue

November 30, 2015

Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:

Former Arkansas lawmaker offers advice for those wishing to change the veterinary practice act in their state.
Todd Allen provides further hoof-care insight.
Watch a video about Scott Lampert's Proportional Balance Protocol.
Read responses to the December Hoof-Care Email Q&A that didn't make it into print.
Watch a video of Sonny Pistilli showing a modified tool he uses for marking Nail Holes.
Read an old article of the late farrier Lim Couch's memories of Shoeing for Elvis.
Steve Kraus provides guidance for selecting which nail to use in your work.
Watch a video of equine veterinarian Amy Rucker describing how venograms can guide shoe selection in laminitic horses.

Remembering Red Renchin

Friends and colleagues celebrate the Hall Of Fame farrier’s life and his generosity to the industry

October 30, 2015

The farrier industry lost a mentor and true gentleman when Red Renchin unexpectedly passed away on Aug. 29, 2015. The International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame farrier and technical editor of American Farriers Journal was 70 years old.

News & Notes

Wisconsin Clinic Puts Spotlight on Anatomy

By Jeff Cota posted on July 31, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Trimming

Mitch Taylor and Scott Lampert teamed up for a discussion on proportional hoof balance and anatomy Friday at Eddy Strommen’s farrier clinic in Evansville, Wis.

Netherlands Convention Draws International Farriers

By Jaime Elftman posted on May 28, 2015

The Werkman Spring Games featured high-level speakers and presentations in addition to the more than 100-farrier competition.

Hot Topics From AFJ’s Blog

A look at our most popular online blogs from the past year, with a fresh perspective

November 1, 2014 | Posted in Education

Each week, American Farriers Journal editors discuss the latest events, hot topics and hoof-care techniques in our electronic newsletter.

Why Farriers Want Different Radiograph Views

Typical radiograph views often lead to inaccurate footcare information

By Scott Lampert posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Equipment

The "Information is power and the key to the success" quotation is certainly true when it comes to providing essential hoof-care radiograph information. That's because there's a real need among farriers for very specific and accurate information when working with different foot concerns.

From The Desk Of AFJ

Microsoft Puts The Squeeze On Equine Footcare Software Developers

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 10, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

Faced with continually increasing costs from one of the major computer operating system providers, the folks at Ontrack Equine in Lake Elmo, Minn., have decided to pull back on further development and maintenance of its system.

Videos

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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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