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Shoeing Performance Horses for Synthetic Surfaces

Strategies to keep equine athletes sound and comfortable during competition

The study of synthetic footing remains the frontier of the sport horse industry. In my opinion, synthetic footing is the sporthorse farrier’s greatest challenge. There is little scientific data available to guide farriers. Mostly, we have our own experiences and those of our colleagues to what works and doesn’t work for horses that are performing on synthetic surfaces.


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Farriers Ensure Rose Parade Safe for Equestrians

As the 133rd Tournament of Roses Parade stepped off on New Year’s Day, the procession includes 43 floats over 5 ½ miles. Traveling that distance over 4 hours creates slick conditions for the 18 equestrian units, making the jobs of farriers Ada Gates-Patton and Bert Lee critical for the time-honored tradition.
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The Test

Decades later, the appreciation of this early shoeing challenge remains with the farrier
Decades later, the appreciation of this early shoeing challenge remains with the farrier.
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