International Hoof-Care Summit

2021 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] The Uses of the Heart-Bar Shoe

In this presentation, Bedford, England, farrier Jay Tovey will draw from his footcare work and research to compare the more traditional half-frog plate, which engages one side of the frog with the full-frog plate, half heart-bar shoe. Tovey will question common concepts by asking if a full frog plate is used, then should the shoe of choice actually be the full heartbar shoe?
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2021 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Regardless of the Modality, Basic Farrier Principles Must be Addressed in Therapuetic Cases

When Mitch Taylor of the Kentucky Horseshoeing School took his sabbatical in a Qatar veterinary hospital for 18 months, he was presented with numerous challenging cases. In this presentation, Taylor will review these cases, which often took some creative approaches. But to gain the desired result in each, he stresses principles vs. a one-size-fits-all approach.
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2021 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Recognizing and Treating Angular Limb or Flexural Deformities in Foals

Cornell University Head of Farrier Services Steve Kraus will provide this overview of the common conformational problems encountered in young horses.The key to developing correctly formed legs that will stay sound is early recognition and appropriate treatment.Some of these horses willneed more exercise, some need less.
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2021 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Principles and Solutions for Helping Horses with Poor Sole Depth

Management of horses with poor sole depth is a common challenge for farriers, regardless of the breed or disciipline. In this presentation, Collinsville, Texas, farrier and veterinarian Sammy Pittman will pull from his practice to review practical strategies for helping these horses, as well as cautionary advice.
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2021 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Making and Application of Hospital Plates

From his experience as the Chief of Farrier Services at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Travis Burns sees many therapeutic cases that require creative thinking for a shoeing solution. Hospital plates are common tools he uses to help horses in need.
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