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Trimming & Shoeing

How Farriers Affect a Horse’s Hoof Landing

Horseshoers must determine whether initial contact or stabilization of the landing benefit the horse most
By Jenny Hagen posted on June 19, 2023 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming
While the horse is guided in a straight line on level, firm ground, the motion of the limb during the swing and stance phase is observed, along with the sideway motion and flight arc of the limb during the swing phase.
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Texas Farrier Works Feet in Pairs to Avoid Lameness

By Jeff Cota posted on May 26, 2023 | Posted in Shoeing
Routines are part and parcel of daily hoof-care work. Some farriers prefer starting with the left front, moving on to the left hind and making their way around the horse. Often, they find that it’s more efficient to follow this pattern. Others address the front feet first before the hinds.
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Deciphering Why a Horse Fails to Perform

By Jessica Lash posted on April 21, 2023 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing
Determining the best approach to shoeing a horse that is underperforming begins with understanding why the horse is failing to perform at its peak. Experienced riders are a great source of information. They often pick up subtle changes that can be difficult to detect while observing the horse move.
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What's This? Stumped

March 30, 2023 | Posted in Education, Shoeing
Decades ago, a horseshoe was hung on a limb of a small elm tree in Langlade County, Wis., and forgotten. As time passed, the shoe disappeared as the tree grew around it.
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American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

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