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Get More Efficient When Applying Polysteel Shoes

These flexible shoes from EquiFlex and Equine Digit Support Systems are ideal for horses facing interfering or forging concerns
By Richard Evans posted on April 1, 2003 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Non-traditional horseshoes are becoming increasingly popular among both farriers and horse owners. However, these shoes often require application methods that are considerably different from traditional steel shoes. 


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Unload The Wall, Then Let It Heal

While the shoeing industry hasn’t accepted this controversial sole support concept, the author sees a role for it in tackling founder and hoof cracks
April 1, 2003 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
Up until now, there has been only limited success in managing founder and hoof wall crack concerns.
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Buy Owners Critical Time

As acute laminitis sets in, the Aqua Boot can be used to make the horse more comfortable until help arrives
By Michael Austin posted on April 1, 2003 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
Farriers know that the old adage of bringing the laminitic horse to the creek is easier said than done.
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Founder Treatment Breathes New Life Into Troubled Paso Fino

With 14 degrees of rotation in both front hooves, this mare was down to its “last resort”
By David Fryer posted on March 1, 2003 | Posted in Diseases, Therapeutic Shoeing
It means having to deal with no warning signs and an animal in obvious pain, so it’s no wonder that horse owners never want to hear the word “founder” associated with their horse. It’s an ailment that forces owners to pull out all the stops for the safety of the horse and possibly to save the equine’s life.
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“Worst Big Hoof I’ve Ever Seen!”

Hall Of Fame farrier had his hands full trying to help a 2,400-pound Clydesdale with water-logged, crumbling hooves
By Mike Podoll posted on March 1, 2003 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
When it comes to founder cases, there isn’t much these days that can shake up Danny Ward. That is, until he was called to work on an emergency case regarding a 2,400-pound Clydesdale named Sydney.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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