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Thinking About A Career In Hoof-Care? Start With Home Schooling
A little home study can teach you a lot about horses’ feet, as well as a little about yourself and your chances for success
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A Question of Balance: A Hoof-Care Constant
Advice on this important topic, drawn from the AFJ archives
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Shoeing with Conformation in Mind
Taking note of seemingly minor points of how a horse stands and is put together makes a big difference in achieving balance
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Q&A: Backyard Horses
What is the common hoof-care problem you find with your backyard horses? What do you attribute these problems to?
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Q&A: Client Concerns
A new client calls 2 days after you trim/shoe the horse. The client says that the horse is now sore, then asks what did you do to the horse. How do you handle this situation?
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Tackling Tough Cases
Tackling a Whole Heel Blowout
The hoof walls of these racehorses sometimes only sit an inch in front of the bulbs
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