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[Video] Can the Hoof be Shod Without Limiting Heel Movement?

June 30, 2021
As a component of the hoof mechanism, heel movement plays an important role in shock absorption, which is a crucial factor for the orthopedic longevity of equine athletes. Conventional shoeing restricts heel movement, and there is an ongoing quest to overcome this problem.
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[Video] The Digital Cushion and Its Relationship with the External Hoof

June 30, 2021
The digital cushion provides a critical role in the foot health of the horse. In this presentation, Bedford, England, farrier Jay Tovey shares insight from his research on the digital cushion. His research looked in whether there is a correlation of digital cushion depth/position and heel depth. He used both external measurements and CT technology to conduct this fascinating research.
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[Video] Exploration of Gait Analysis and Its Impact on Footcare

June 30, 2021
As technology evolves so does the potential for farriers. Albuquerque, N.M., farrier Jodi Vertz will provide an overview of her study involving orthotic lifts and symmetry, as measured by objective gait analysis. Attendees will be presented a whole-horse perspective regarding the effects of unilateral pad application and its implications for the future of farriery.
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[Video] How Effective are Shock Reduction Solutions in Reducing Injury?

June 30, 2021
Amy Barstow has been investigating the effect of modern shoeing materials on foot-surface impact shock in horses. It is thought that high levels of impact shock and the subsequent high frequency vibrations that occur during foot-surface impact can be related to joint pathology and lameness.
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[Video] Brumbies: What’s New In The Australian Wild Horse Research?

June 30, 2021
A few years ago, researcher Brian Hampson presented on Austraila’s wild horse, the Brumby. These findings changed contemporary thinking on the foot health of wild horses. Following up on this landmark research by the Australian Brumby Research Unit, Hampson will revisit the subject, reviewing what researchers discovered and what the latest work has revealed. The researcher also will outline work on the Brumby related to the animal’s overall health.
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[Video] Hoof-Care Research: Giving the Farriers their Due

June 30, 2021
Farriers frequently contribute to research but fail to receive acknowledgement. Why is this? In this presentation Peter Day will share from his experiences on how to collect sound data and organize these findings to tell a logical story. He shows why research doesn’t have to be confined to the halls of academia.
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Hoof Care on Parade

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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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2025 International Hoof-Care Summit

Date: 01/21/25
Location: Kansas City, MO

Centered around Advancing Hoof Health Through Innovation & Expertise, the International Hoof-Care Summit is returning for its 22nd Annual event in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 21-24, 2025. 

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