This week's facts and figures... How Horse Owners Rank The Value Of Farrier Certification. Horse Owners Often Miss Early Signs Of Laminitis. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
Conducting research has a reputation for being a daunting task. Most farriers even find it intimidating. Yet, hoof-care and research share common ground.
Darren Owen hasn’t been a student for several years. But the 56-year-old Scottsville, Va., farrier jumped at the chance to take his professional credentials to a new level by enrolling in the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR) at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.
This week's facts and figures... Farriers Working Together. Horse Owners Often Miss Early Signs Of Laminitis. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
A new Royal Veterinary College (RVC) study aims to evaluate how much horse owners know about laminitis in order to help them prevent the disease and improve overall equine health.
In September, the British Equine Veterinary Association held its annual congress in Liverpool, England. To bridge a better understanding between the two trades, the agenda featured a farrier day with presentations specific to improving hoof care.
When paging through farriery texts that are more than a century old, readers will note that much of the knowledge that’s contained within is not so different than what is taught today.
Early Signs Of Laminitis Easily Missed By Horse Owners
A recent study indicates that horse owners might easily confuse early signs of laminitis with other common conditions.
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.
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