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Managing Racehorses' Feet Can Lead To Optimum Performance

April 7, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy
Source: Daily Racing Form
The ideal racehorse foot, as presented in textbook illustrations, rarely occurs in nature. Each foot, even on the same horse, is influenced by a number of variables, including the horse's conformation, the structure of the individual leg, moisture content of the hoof components, and athletic demands.
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Using An Evidence-Based Treatment In A Fractured Navicular Bone Case

Diagnostic imaging plays a key role in this non-intrusive method that helped a horse return to the show ring
By Monique Craig and Kristina Grewal posted on December 1, 2013 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
The case presented here is one of many we have been working on. This case is the most interesting because we had the advantage of having a thorough diagnostic history of the horse, which we believe is very important for proper, informed treatment for any patient. This entails having access to quality diagnostic images that pre-date the current treatment protocol.
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There Was a Crooked Nail

Farrier’s experiment seems to indicate driving bent nails is probably safe for most horses — but he also asks, “Why take a chance?”
By John Bradshaw posted on March 1, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing
Whether it is from a jerking horse or a miscalculated hammer blow, everybody bends a nail now and then.
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Addressing Hock and Stifle Issues

Three farriers share how they each approach the challenges presented by hind limb problems with athletic horses
By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing
Hock and stifle injuries in the equine athlete can hamper the animal's ability to perform. These issues don't appear as frequently as those related to the front end, which can lead to unfamiliarity on how to treat the problems.
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Veterinarians' Roundtable

Is there a way to tell the difference between a clubfoot situation that can be “fixed” and one that can only be managed?
July 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses
A: It's difficult to "fix" a clubfoot, even with surgery, but they can be managed quite effectively depending on the severity.
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Expert Tips and Advice

Industry insiders share how to make better use of a product, maintain a tool or add a service
April 1, 2011 | Posted in Education
King Arthur’s Tools has seen an increase in the number of its Merlin Electric Hoof Knife trimming sets sold specifically to trim miniature horses.
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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.

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