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An Appropriate Trim is Critical for Low-Angled Hooves

By Heather Beauchemin posted on November 5, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

If you work with a veterinary practice, you may find cases in which the veterinarian wishes for higher hoof angles for the horses. When collaborating, the team may deal with caudal heel pain, navicular syndrome on a low-heeled horse or an injury to the deep digital flexor tendon, so raising the hoof angle can become an absolute necessity.

Digital X-ray of left stifle joint in lateral view

Horse’s Stifle Anatomy Integral for Rest and Snoozing While Standing

Hook-and-loop system allows equids to lock and unlock hind legs

By Deb Bennett posted on October 31, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy

At first glance, the stifle joint appears to be a huge mistake — the worst-designed part of the musculoskeletal system.

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A Guide on Using Rocker Shoes

Texas veterinarian finds success with the rocker trim and shoe

By Casey Allen posted on October 28, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Sammy Pittman blends his work as a farrier and veterinarian with his knowledge of farrier practices to help horses stay comfortable on a biomechanical level.

Modified suspensory horseshoe

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No Suspensory Horseshoe? No Problem

By Jeff Cota posted on October 22, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

A suspensory shoe can be beneficial for performance horses that need toe flotation and heel penetration into the ground. But, what can you do to achieve these purposes if you don’t have the required metal in your truck?

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Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of October 10

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 16, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Equipment, Forging, Diseases

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of October 3

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 9, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Equipment, Shoeing, Trimming

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of September 26

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 2, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Forging, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of September 19

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on September 25, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Equipment, Diseases, Lamenesses

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of September 12

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on September 18, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition, Trimming

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

Hock Provides the Horse Thrust Under Immense Strain

The peculiarly structured joint plays a critical role for performance and working horses

By Deb Bennett posted on September 11, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy

Weight-bearing upon flexed hocks puts enormous strain on all parts of the hock joint. Along with the equally complex stifle joint, the hock is crucial to the horse’s ability to flex and extend the hind limb and create the forward thrust that is the “impulsion” so often sought by horse owners who compete in the Olympic disciplines.

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