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Managing The Upright Hoof Capsule

Researchers offer insight into the fickle arches and how they change the hoof capsule
By Jeff Cota posted on January 1, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy
There is a common belief in the farriery world that the shape of the coffin bone, or P3, establishes the hoof capsule's contour.
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Nutrition: A Piece Of The Footcare Puzzle

Researchers share how our understanding of nutrition contributes to keeping hooves healthy
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy
We know that proper nutrition is important for every function of living beings. In a general sense, horse people recognize this for equine hoof health. Research over the years regarding dietary needs of livestock and horses and its relation to hoof health have put science behind our observations.
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Rehabilitating Equine Tendon Injuries

Equine veterinarian Roland Thaler delivers an overview of the process for diagnosing and overcoming this issue
By Audrey Pavia posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses
The tendons of the lower leg are one of the most crucial parts of the equine anatomy. Responsible for the elastic recall crucial for locomotion, healthy tendons are mandatory for a sound horse.
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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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