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Tackling Unsolved Mysteries

Unanswered questions deal with the shape, angle, position, center of rotation and proper referencing
By Scott Lampert posted on December 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy
At last winter's International Hoof-Care Summit, there was considerable dialogue among farriers in one of the 24 Hoof-Care Roundtables regarding the role that the center of rotation (COR) plays in effective footcare. While this article deals with the bends in the bars of the hoof, the COR plays a key role in this discussion.
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Duckett's Dot Still Hot

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 26, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Education

As has been the case for a number of years, there's still considerable interest and controversy among farriers when it comes to the theories behind Duckett's Dot. But there's no doubt the concept has played a key role in the evaluation of the horse's hoof.


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Does Lamella Strain Cause Lameness?

A European farrier believes overstretched lamina and uneven loading can lead to serious lameness concerns
By Gertjan Korsman posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses
In my farrier work, I sometimes come across cases of lameness that are difficult to diagnose. I have come to believe that laminar strain, often associated with uneven weight bearing, is the cause of many of these concerns.
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12 Reasons Why Stumbling May Not Be a Horseshoeing Problem

Before you follow an owner’s or trainer’s instructions to modify a shoe, consider these other reasons why a horse is stumbling
By Bob Smith posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses
Farriers often hear an owner say, "My horse stumbled, so my trainer said to tell you to rocker the toes." Many trainers and owners believe that a rolled or rocker toe is all that is needed to "correct" stumbling.
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Farrier's Roundtable

July 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming
Q: Are some horses very flat-footed naturally, or is a flat sole a sign of some other problem? Are there times when I should take out more sole to make a flat foot more concave and other times when I shouldn’t? What guidelines should I use?
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When It Comes To Balance, Start With The Coffin Joint

With performance horses under more pressure than in the past, proper balance is more critical than ever
By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing
The footcare topic most often requested by American Farriers Journal readers is balance. Yet it’s one of the more difficult subjects to get hoof-care professionals to write about because it is so complicated and there are so many different opinions.
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Getting Started With Foal Extensions

Before you start applying these useful products, be sure you understand the condition you’re trying to address
By Red Renchin posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses
Horse breeders are some of the most daring gamblers in the world. The enterprise is full of risks, from getting the mare in foal, keeping her in foal to term and finally delivering a live foal that is correct and strong.
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