Articles Tagged with ''Pads''

Farriers Dispense Hoof-Care Knowledge At Benefit Clinic

By Jeff Cota posted on December 12, 2014 | Posted in Education

A large number of Eric Nygaard's friends and colleagues gathered Friday, Dec. 12, in Hattiesburg, Miss., for the first of two days of lectures and demonstrations to raise money to help pay for the Sarasota, Fla., farrier's medical expenses.

Focusing on Activities, Breeds & Disciplines

Going the Distance With Endurance Horses

Understanding the horse’s conformation and the inconsistent terrain it will be racing on will keep these equine athletes going strong

By Jeff Cota posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Moving targets are nothing new to seasoned farriers. Many, if not most, try to apply a shoe on one every day. Yet, those who care for the feet of endurance horses might be considered sharpshooters while trying to keep these athletes competing.

Product Knowledge

Using Silicone for Better Hoof Care

Versatile material good for adding support, as a filler and in conjunction with pads.

By Joe Ludford posted on April 1, 2011 | Posted in Shoeing

Construction-grade (DAP) silicone has been used in farrier practices for over 30 years as a filler under pads with good success. At first, the set-up time could take as long as 24 hours and required some type of damming system like tape or putty to keep the silicone from leaking out the back side of the hoof and leaving a sticky mess. Now, with the new silicone materials, set-up time is 4 to 10 minutes and the development of putty-type materials allows a faster, much cleaner and more precise job.

The Farrier's Role in Enhancing Hunter and Jumper Performance

Shoers are a key part of the team that helps these equine athletes attain their peak

By Red Renchin posted on September 1, 2010 | Posted in Shoeing

To say that shoeing show hunters and jumpers is a challenging job is an understatement. The competition is intense. Owners, trainers and riders are constantly vigilant to ensure that horses are presented at their very best.

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?

Pad Choice

Pads for Therapeutic Use

Useful tools in cases of injured or sore horses

July 1, 2008 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

During a presentation at the 2006 International Hoof-Care Summit, Blake Brown discussed using various hoof pads in therapeutic situations. Here’s some of what he had to say.

Wedge Pads Useful For A Variety Of Problems

Understanding proper application is vital

By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Most modern wedge pads are made from plastic, rubber or some other synthetic material and are made to provide elevation of either 2 or 3 degrees. Wedge pads are also sometimes called degree pads.

Local Association Spotlight

Farrier-Veterinarian Forum Bridges Communication Gap

The chance to talk directly to one another pay off in understanding

By Blake Brown posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in Clients

In 2002, a veterinarian friend stopped in the shop where I was working as the resident farrier for a large equine medical center. She had a simple question: “How do I get farriers to take the time to communicate?”

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Pads and Endurance Horses

January 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Q: I have been a farrier for 7 years. I have started doing endurance riding. My horse has very sensitive front feet. One of them is slightly upright. I usually put plastic pads on him for endurance rides because the footing is often very rocky and we ride pretty fast and hard.

Product Knowledge

Proper Application of Pads is Vital to Success

Experts agree pads are useful—just be sure to think about how and why you’re using them

By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2007 | Posted in Shoeing

Pads may not have been around quite as long as horseshoes, but they are far from a new invention. Farriers have been adding materials to horseshoes for years — to change a hoof angle, provide added protection, to attempt to alter a horse’s gait — and from just about the first time a farrier added a pad, there was someone else that though he’d made a huge mistake.

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

2025 International Hoof-Care Summit

Date: 01/21/25

Location: Kansas City, MO

Centered around Advancing Hoof Health Through Innovation & Expertise, the International Hoof-Care Summit is returning for its 22nd Annual event in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 21-24, 2025.

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