Diseases

Research Journal: January/February 2023

The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • Modeling Hoof Conformation and Laminitis
  • Surgical Fixation of P3 to the Hoof Wall for Laminitis
  • Shear Forces Vary with Arena Surfaces
  • Measuring Horse Hooves

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Shoeing for a Living

Arabian Show Horse Farrier Plays the Angles

Oregon farrier Zach Morris keeps mounts sound through challenges of shoeing rules and conformational faults

These are busy days for Zach Morris.
The Lyons, Ore., farrier is logging significant miles — both on the road and in the air — as several of his clients will be making the trek to Tulsa, Okla., for the United States National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show. With a little more than 2 weeks before the show, Morris has his work cut out for him.


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Alert Clients to Signs of Potential Underlying Issues

This collaboration for intervention has become more necessary as more novice owners have entered the industry.

In many cases, the farrier sees the horse more frequently than the veterinarian. Because of this, the farrier often can serve as an advocate for the horse and alert the owner when the horse exhibits signs that indicate a need for veterinary intervention. owners have entered the industry, and lacking the horsemanship to recognize these cues.


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