Injury - Articles

Research Suggests Horses That Begin Running as Juveniles are Less Prone to Injury

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 14, 2020 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare

According to recent data, horses that race as juveniles have a lower risk of career-ending injury compared to those that begin racing later on.

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Poll: Significant Injury as Direct Result of Farriery

April 2, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare

Have you suffered a significant injury as a direct result of farriery?

Where Are Most Western Horse Lamenesses?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 17, 2018

Known as “the vet truck,” the Equine Sports Medicine (ESM) mobile veterinary clinic provides top-notch care for equine athletes competing in horse shows across the nation. The practice’s two partners, Dr. Alan Donnell and Dr. Dave Frisbie, have dedicated their careers to using evidence-based approaches to treat the variety of orthopedic injuries that top-tier athletic horses experience.

Friday's Farrier Facts & Figures

Charge For Trips | Major Health Concerns

February 9, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... Charge For Trips. What Are The Major Health Concerns With Foals? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Reader Commentary: Dec. 2017

December 4, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Education

Horse Owner Perspective: Work As A Team For Safety After reading your website article on the farrier who died on the job (“Wrongful Death Ruling Empowers Farriers,” americanfarriers.com), I wanted to say that my staff and I take responsibility for handling and controlling the horse for the farrier.

Letters: April 2017

April 3, 2017 | Posted in Education

The Future Of Hoof Care, As In The Past, Is Sole Protection Contrary to popular legend, horseshoes were not invented to protect hooves against wear.

Farrier Q&A: How does the footing that a horse will compete on change your choice of shoes, excluding calks?

July 3, 2015 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

All our horses go barefoot through breaking. Once they reach the racetrack, we fit them with square-toed aluminum shoes.

Professional Farriers and Life Data Labs Announce Partnership to Benefit Ill or Injured Farriers

October 6, 2014 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

The American & Canadian Assns. of Professional Farriers announced that Life Data Labs has become Corporate Sponsor of their Farrier Assistance program.