International Hoof-Care Summit

2021 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Shoeing the Hind Limbs for Performance and Therapy Part 1

Normal biomechanics of the equine hind limb is quite different from the fore limb. Researchers have compared the horse’s front limb to a weight supporting “elephant-like” limb, and the hind limb to a propulsive “cat-like” limb. In this presentation, Cortona, Italy, veterinarian and farrier Hans Castelijns will survey the anatomy and biomechanics of the hind limb.
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2021 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Shoeing Strategies for Addressing Navicular Syndrome

Managing palmar heel pain and pathology of the navicular apparatus in the horse’s foot requires a team approach. In this presentation, Lexington, Ky., veterinarian and farrier Vern Dryden will discuss the diagnosis of the navicular apparatus and the surrounding area to pinpoint what the problem is.
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[Video] Hoof Capsule Management for Sheared Heels and Quarter Cracks

"The forces placed on the hoof capsule are astounding. When problems arise that compromise this structure, the farrier must act. Having an understanding of why distortion occurs in the back half of the hoof capsule is paramount in coming up with a solution. Califon, N.J., farrier Bob Pethick will pull from his experiences and research on how to best approach this issue.
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[Video] Why Equine Bones Break and Tendons Rupture

The vet-farrier team may have to come together to overcome the challenge of a catastrophic injury to a performance horse. But what actually caused this challenge to occur? In this presentation, Renate Weller, a researcher and veterinarian at the Royal Veterinary College in England, will discuss the functional anatomy of the horse in relation to these injuries.
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[Video] The Caudal Aspects of the Foot

The front half of the foot gets much of the attention in various shoeing protocols, but what about the landmarks and structures toward the back half? In this presentation, Lafayette, Ind., farrier Danvers Child will illustrate how this area where the bony attachment ends is where things begin to collapse and provide various issues for farriers to manage. Furthermore, to properly address these issues, are we adequately discussing what is actually happening?
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[Video] Foal Limb Deviations: Identification and Management Techniques

Every year, thousands of foals are born with or acquire angular limb deformities. Depending on the case, these can range from mild to severe. Vacaville, Calif., shoer Kirk Adkins will pull from his decades of experience in working with foals for this presentation.
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[Video] Causes and Diagnoses with Navicular Apparatus: Farrier's Perspective

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine farrier Travis Burns will explain the importance of communication with the vet to create a solution to address this issue. He’ll cover several considerations of shoeing options available to the farrier, as well as what you should think about when determining application of the shoe or alternative device.
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[Video] Causes and Diagnoses with Navicular Apparatus: Veterinarian's Perspective

In this lecture, we pair a veterinarian and farrier who work together to address a common foot problem. In the first talk, Dr. Scott Pleasant of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine will first survey anatomy of the navicular apparatus and then discuss the factors that lead to injury.
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[Video] Radiographs in the Use of Farriery

The common use of radiographs has helped improve equine care. But when presented with a radiograph, what considerations should you give as a farrier to its interpretation? In this presentation, Scott Pleasant of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine will pull from cases he’s worked on to give insights on using radiographs in shoe placement.
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[Video] Together We Can Eradicate Club Foot

Newmarket, England, farrier and researcher Simon Curtis reminds that club foot is the result of an unresolved flexural deformity affecting the distal interphalangeal joint. The combined myotendinous unit causes a positive rotation in the distal phalanx and leads to a deformity to the hoof capsule.
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