Articles Tagged with ''weight-bearing''

Measurement Of The Hoof-Pastern Axis For Foot Management

The benefit of this system in the consistency and measurability of the hoof-pastern axis

By Pete Healey posted on December 5, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Shoeing

As footcare professionals know, the angle formed by the bony column of the phalanges with the hoof wall is referred to as the hoof-pastern axis (HPA), and is considered ideal when the dorsal surface of the hoof is parallel to the alignment of the digital bones (Figure 1).1

Understanding Balance With … a Balloon?

How the foot accepts load is key to symmetry, Maryland farrier says

By Jeff Cota posted on July 4, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming

Although farriers widely recognize the importance of balancing the equine hoof, it’s not always well understood — but can be if you have a balloon.

Watching The Horse At Work

Observation offers valuable trimming and shoeing insights

By Christy Corp Minamiji, DVM posted on March 7, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing, Trimming

Reiner, jumper, trotter, racing Thoroughbred, trail horse — each has a unique stride that places distinct stresses on the foot.

News & Notes

Hall Of Famers Headline Cornell Farrier Conference

Grant Moon and Bob Pethick discuss importance of forging and managing displaced heels and quarter cracks

By Jeff Cota posted on November 23, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Forging, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

A pair of Hall Of Fame farriers headlined the annual Cornell University Farrier Conference on Nov. 14-15 in Ithaca, N.Y. Grant Moon and Bob Pethick performed a number of forging and live shoeing demonstrations, as well as several lectures over the 2-day event.

Guelph Professor Details Challenges of Biomechanics In Farriery

September 26, 2014 | Posted in Education

Dr. Jeff Thomason, a professor of biomechanics, delivered a lecture on the biomechanics of the equine stance at the Northeast Assn. of Equine Practitioners Symposium.

2014 International Hoof-Care Summit Recap

By Jeff Cota posted on February 7, 2014 | Posted in Education

Associate Editor Jeff Cota posted daily updates from the 2014 IHCS to AmericanFarriers.com. See what went on during the four action-packed days of hoof-care learning and networking.

IHCS Day 2 Review: Halls Of Fame Welcome Seven New Inductees

By Jeff Cota posted on January 30, 2014 | Posted in Education

Randy Luikart got the ball rolling for the second day of the International Hoof-Care Summit with the Burney Chapman Memorial Lecture. The Ashland, Ohio, farrier stressed the importance of the weight-bearing phase during equine locomotion.

From the Desk of AFJ

Duckett's Dot Still Hot

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 26, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Education

As has been the case for a number of years, there's still considerable interest and controversy among farriers when it comes to the theories behind Duckett's Dot. But there's no doubt the concept has played a key role in the evaluation of the horse's hoof.

Manipulating Foot Function

While the impact of shoeing on foot function is well documented, the biomechanics aren’t as easily understood

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses

There’s been plenty of hoof research conducted on foot function over the years. And a general summary of existing research data conducted by Andy Parks indicates nailing on steel shoes limits the expansion of the foot and increases the magnitude and frequency of impact vibrations as the foot hits the ground.

Tackling a 20-Degree Coffin Bone Rotation

Development of a specific protocol among farriers and veterinarians led to a successful rehabilitation

By Sheri Fischer posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Lamenesses

A coffin bone rotation can be a very difficult problem for the horse, farrier, vet and owner to deal with. This case history is about rehabbing Baily, a Quarter Horse with 20 degrees of coffin bone rotation.

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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