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?
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.
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.
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.
Vernon, Texas, farrier Blane Chapman will share how he evaluates a horse’s needs and the strategies for applying the therapeutic shoeing packages that he uses in his successful hoof-care practice.
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.
Larkin Greene showcases new advantages of using Vettec's cartridges, which are now 30% larger. The dispensing gun is a premium tool at an affordable price.
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.
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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