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Congratulations to the 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees

Horseshoer/educator and veterinarian researcher are selected by their peers for top honors
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on March 7, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing

The International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame was established in 1992 to honor farriers around the world who have made significant contributions to the profession. The International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame was established in 1997 to honor veterinarians who have contributed to the knowledge and recognition of proper hoof care for horses. Current Hall of Fame members vote on inductees each year. A link to the nomination form can be found at AmericanFarriers.com/0321.


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Do Joint Injections Cause Laminitis?

“The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.”
By Albert Kane posted on February 22, 2021 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
Triamcinolone (Vetalog) is one of the most common corticosteroids used for joint injections in performance horses. Although there is little hard evidence to support the concern, it has also been implicated as causing laminitis as an unfortunate side effect.
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What is a Half Heart-Bar Shoe and What is it for?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 8, 2021 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
The heart-bar horseshoe regained a foothold in farriery in the mid-1980s after Burney Chapman and George Platt reintroduced it for shoeing foundered and laminitic horses. When applied correctly, the heart bar has proven effective for various hoof-care issues. But it’s not a silver bullet for every pathology. So, when Jay Tovey only needs to engage half the frog, he turns to the half heart bar.
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Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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