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Hoof Pads: When to Use Them and When to Lose Them

April 24, 2013 | Posted in Education, Equipment
Travis Burns is farrier and faculty member of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. In this webinar, he discusses how he uses pads in his practice and what helps him determine if a pad should be used, foot preparation and what type of pad he employs in various cases.
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Better Practices for Springtime Hoof Care

March 27, 2013 | Posted in Education, Shoeing
Seasonal changes can present challenges for farriers. For farriers who transition to wet springs from cold winters, there are plenty of things to consider in delivering quality hoof care. In this webinar, veteran farrier Red Renchin delivers advice on tackling problems associated with the season.
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Shoeing the Club-Footed Horse

February 21, 2013 | Posted in Education, Therapeutic Shoeing
Bob Smith, the head instructor of the Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School, discusses the grades of club feet and the strategy needed to address each level. This is a lecture from the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit.
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Using the Whole Horse Approach

October 9, 2012 | Posted in Education, Nutrition, Shoeing
The term "whole horse" has been used by many different equine professionals to describe a host of ideas and concepts. In this presentation, Hall Of Fame horseshoer Esco Buff will approach it in terms of a holistic picture in order to restore soundness and wellness to the horse.
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Modifying Keg Shoes

October 9, 2012 | Posted in Education, Forging
Hall Of Fame farrier Bob Smith delivers practical tips from his decades in the industry. He includes modifications for specific shoeing situations, including sport horses, as well as general tips to improve forging skills.
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Glue-On Shoes: Strategies, Myths and FAQ

October 6, 2012 | Posted in Education, Equipment
Pat Reilly, the Chief of Farrier Services at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, provides advice for better application of glue-on shoes. Whether these shoes are a mainstay of your hoof-care arsenal or you have yet to use them, this presentation will help you.
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Treating Hoof Avulsions

October 6, 2012 | Posted in Education, Diseases
Hoof avulsions are difficult to treat. Iowa farrier Jeff Ridley discusses how to approach the issue, get the veterinarian involved and properly support and protect the foot. He presents case studies to support his reasoning behind treatment.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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