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Don’t Overlook The Hind Feet

Two common pathologies can negatively affect the hind foot structures and the horse’s overall performance
By M.T. Savoldi and J.A. Moss posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy
Farriers and equine veterinarians sometimes seem more concerned with a horse's front feet and tend to overlook the hind feet or leave them unshod.
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Passing The Club Foot Exam

Not all club feet are the same, so understanding grading systems can help you better determine how best to help a particular foal with this all-too-common problem
By Red Renchin posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Nutrition
I was curious to see if club feet in horses was a topic of interest to the horse-owning public. I Googled it and came up with over 42,000 hits.
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The Mystery of Moisture and the Equine Foot

Science doesn’t provide instant support to the commonly held beliefs of many farriers, but that may not mean those observations are wrong
By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy
It’s easy for farriers to think of a hoof as a sponge that easily soaks up water from the environment. But scientific studies find no difference in relative hydration between hooves from wet or dry environments. What’s actually going on in hoof hydration is far more complicated.
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Trimming Landmarks Aren't All On The Bottom

Summit Roundtable participants agree on importance of observing stance, gait and hairline before even picking up the hoof
By Pat Tearney posted on March 22, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming

Summit Roundtable participants agree on importance of observing stance, gait and hairline before even picking up the hoof.


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