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Veterinarians' Roundtable

May 1, 2004 | Posted in Anatomy
I believe there are several effects on the tissues and vasculature within the foot when the horse’s foot is primarily suspended by the perimeter hoof wall, thus suspending the sole, frog and bars from the ground. To understand these effects, it is important to review how the foot functions.
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Not Fixed, But More Comfortable

Texas farrier uses Super Fast to improve the performance of an injured horse
By Tim Bradley posted on April 1, 2004 | Posted in Anatomy

TOOEY IS A a dapple gray gelding mix raised at the Herrick Thoroughbred Farm located in Lucas, Texas. He is approximately 16 hands tall and is 7 years old.


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Consider ...The Whole Working Foot

Farrier takes issue with physiological trimming theory
By Brian Gnegy posted on December 1, 2003 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses
A key to understanding how the equine foot functions is to first realize that the hoof was made to travel upon the earth from which the animal’s food source comes. The better the food source, the better the earth below it.
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Research Journal: May/June 2003

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2003 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses
This experimental study examined the effects of dorso-palmar and medio-lateral hoof imbalance on intra-articular pressure and fluid distribution in the coffin joint. Cadaver limbs were loaded in a hydraulic press to simulate vertical forces generated by standing and walking.
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RUSSELL STOUT

Double Jeopardy

Two bad hips threatened Oregon farrier’s new career soon after it started
By Lynda Layne posted on December 1, 2003 | Posted in Anatomy, Safety & Healthcare

WHEN RUSSELL STOUT went to Oregon State University’s farrier school in 1999, he was no spring chicken. He had just finished 32 years of employment with International Paper Co. and had two daughters who were in their mid-30s.


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