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Farrier Tips: Reminders For Proper Hoof Care

May 31, 2013 | Posted in Shoeing
Cornell University's head farrier Steve Kraus reminds that horseshoes can deliver benefits or cause harm. Horseshoes can harm feet when applied improperly but they also are used regularly to help lame horses become sound and keep sound horses healthy, competitive and productive.
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2014 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Horseshoe Nails

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Cornell University Chief of Farrier Services Steve Kraus discusses considerations and why you should think about the various nails you can use for different circumstances
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One Farrier's Viewpoint

The WIDTH Protocol

An objective approach to determining appropriate hoof care for a horse
By Steve Kraus posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Education, Shoeing
For some time, farriers, trimmers, and horse owners have debated the merits of placing shoes on horses' feet.
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Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Differences In Types Of Horseshoe Nails

March 23, 2012 | Posted in Education, Equipment
Steve Kraus, head of farrier services at the Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine and a clinician with Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center, discusses the differences in types of horseshoe nails and some factors to consider in nail choice.
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2011 NEAEP Conference

[Video] Tips For Choosing Nail Patterns

February 10, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing
Steve Kraus, head of farrier services at the Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine and a clinician with Delta-Mustad Hoofcare Center, described choosing nail patterns, as well as the number of nails he thinks should be used when shoeing.
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A New York Yankee in a Cattle King's Court

Farrier Steve Kraus takes part in a Montana roundup and does a little barefoot vs. shod observation on the side
By Steve Kraus posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing
When some friends of ours told us about the ZN Ranch cattle roundup in northern Montana, events were set in motion for my wife, Betsy, and I, as well as friends Tacie and Peter, to go on an adventure.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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.

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