Articles Tagged with ''Amy Rucker''

Strategies to Manage Thin-Soled Horses

Thin soles can occur for a number of reasons, but a good management plan can help these horses remain active and comfortable

By Katie Navarra posted on May 16, 2019 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Thin-soled horses can be a challenge. Thin soles chronically plague some horses, likely an inherited trait, while others can experience an acute case as the result of the environment, a recent trimming or as a side effect of another foot pathology, such as laminitis.

Attendees Marvel At The “Strongest Summit To Date”

Footcare professionals enjoy 4 days of “priceless” education

March 7, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

A record number of footcare professionals invaded Cincinnati, Ohio, for the 13th annual International Hoof-Care Summit for the sole purpose of “Working Together For Healthy Hooves.”

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2016 IHCS Day 4: When You Can’t Nail, Try Glue

By Jeff Cota posted on February 5, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Glue and composite shoeing isn’t for every chronically laminitic horse, but it can be a valuable tool that can help some.

How Practical Are Venograms?

Early damage assessment is vital for acquiring best results

By Jeff Cota posted on November 30, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

One early November evening, a German physics professor was in his Bavarian lab experimenting with gases in a glass tube when the tube began glowing after a high electric voltage was passed through it.

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.

Tackling Hoof Cracks

A half-dozen American Farriers Journal Editorial Advisory Board members share their many years of experience in dealing with hoof cracks

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy

Hoof cracks can occur anywhere on the hoof wall and are caused by improper mechanics, environmental extremes or pathology concerns that lead to hoof deformities that result in failure. Named for where they appear on the hoof wall, they include quarter cracks, heel cracks, bar cracks and toe cracks.

Dealing with the Unruly Horse

Even with sedatives, don’t start working on a difficult horse until the odds are in your favor

By Amy Rucker posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Diseases, Safety & Healthcare

One of the toughest aspects of being a farrier is dealing with the occasional difficult and unruly horse. Not only can it make trimming and shoeing difficult, but it can result in liability nightmares when things turn bad.

Don't Leave Safety to Chance

Taking precautions doesn’t have to be time consuming

By Jeff Cota posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

The fabric of farriery is interwoven with risk.

2014 International Hoof-Care Summit Reaches Information Overload

Attendees deluged with 4 days of nonstop knowledge

By Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Education

"WOW, information overload" is how San Antonio farrier Matthew Moss described his 2014 International Hoof-Care Summit experience.

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January 1, 2014 | Posted in Education

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

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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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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