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Buying, Using And Caring For Your Nippers

Reliable tips for selecting, using and maintaining one of your most important tools

July 3, 2015 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Trimming

When William Russell published “Scientific Horseshoeing” around the turn of the 20th century, there was nary a mention of nippers.

Finding A Happy Medium While Trimming The Bars

The bars are integral to weight bearing, but don’t let them run wild

By Jeff Cota posted on July 3, 2015 | Posted in Lamenesses, Trimming

The bars of the equine foot have gone through something of an ebb and flow in the minds of many farriers.

Concussion and the Equine Foot

Examining the multitude of factors influencing the interaction of the hoof and the ground

By Christy Corp-Minamiji DMV posted on July 3, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

As far back as ancient Greece, horsemen have recognized the importance of the hoof, and the influence of the hoof-ground interface (on the way of going of the horse). Lacking the wings of Pegasos, real horses are subject to the shock of impact with the ground passing through their hooves and lower limbs.

Taking a Crack at Hoof Wall Defects

How failures occur and the best techniques for farriers to help them heal

By Red Renchin posted on July 3, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Forging, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

To say that the equine hoof wall is an amazing structure is a gross understatement. It must withstand a multitude of destructive forces from the environment — both man made and natural — and extreme concussive forces trying to tear it apart. Given these circumstances, it’s no wonder that failures occur.

Where Does the Problem Originate?

An extreme case of scoliosis and other issues provide a reminder to look beyond the feet and that conformation can limit what farriers can do to help a horse

By Jacob Butler CJF, AWCF posted on May 8, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming

Many times our eyes are drawn to the feet of the horse, since this is our specialty as farriers. As we look at the feet, we might identify various issues that are going on.

Sheared Heels and the Correlation to a Quarter Crack

A quarter crack repair will be of little value unless the cause of the defect is not identified and rectified

By Stephen O’Grady posted on May 8, 2015 | Posted in Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

The strong association between sheared heels and a spontaneous quarter crack is hard to ignore. Although inappropriate farriery may play a role, limb conformation and the landing pattern of the horse appear to be the dominant factors causing this type of hoof capsule deformation.

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How do you use your tactile senses to help trim and/or shoe a horse?

May 8, 2015 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

I use tactile senses constantly while shoeing. If just trimming, I feel the contour of the hoof wall while working on the bottom of hoof. This saves me from checking repeatedly by eye. I don’t skip the eye reference, but this cuts down on the repeated switching of positions.

The Farrier’s Role in Keratoma Cases

Connecticut farrier shares successful protocol to remove tough tumors

By Red Renchin posted on May 8, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Keratomas are small, benign tumors usually found between the stratum internum and the coffin bone. In rare cases, it has been seen on the dorsal aspect of the coffin bone.

Thoughts On Medial-Lateral Balance

Colorado farrier Jim Quick shares food for thought on trimming and shoeing for a balanced foot

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 8, 2015 | Posted in Education, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

If you go to a Jim Quick clinic expecting him to dictate how you should shoe a horse, you’re at the wrong clinic. Instead, the Niwot, Colo., farrier says his purpose is to not give instructions to tell other farriers how to shoe, but to share his thoughts on how he does the job. Quick did just that at Bruce Daniels Memorial Clinic in early April when he suggested points of consideration regarding medial-lateral balance.

Back Up the Horse’s Entire Foot, Not Just the Toe

Dressing the heels appropriately makes it easier to control the toe

By Wm. Remington Leach III | Posted in Forging, Trimming

Long toes are a common problem that must be addressed to avoid a multitude of possible injuries to the horse.

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Buying, Using And Caring For Your Nippers

Finding A Happy Medium While Trimming The Bars

Concussion and the Equine Foot

Taking a Crack at Hoof Wall Defects

Where Does the Problem Originate?

Sheared Heels and the Correlation to a Quarter Crack

How do you use your tactile senses to help trim and/or shoe a horse?

The Farrier’s Role in Keratoma Cases

Thoughts On Medial-Lateral Balance

Back Up the Horse’s Entire Foot, Not Just the Toe

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Current Issue

American Farriers Journal

Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years

Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning

Butler’s Insights Hold Strong

Current Issue

Special Report For Equine Veterinarians

Must Read Free Eguides

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

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