The Farrier Registration Council metes out discipline for an English shoer, a simple packing method and using beeswax to combat bacteria and fungi were among the topics covered in some of the most-read articles of October 2020.
The dangers of farriery, Dr. Scott Morrison's footcare approach and dealing with thin-soled horses were among the topics covered in some of the most-read articles of September 2020.
Farriery is in the Galli family blood. The family’s shoeing legacy dates back to Fondi, Italy, when blacksmith Orazio Savocchio immigrated to Millbrook, N.Y., in the early 20th century. He changed his name to Galli — another family’s name back in Fondi — because the longer name was difficult for non-Italians to spell or pronounce. His son Louis continued into the trade, later passing the torch to his son Paul. Fourth-generation farrier Justin Galli carries on the family tradition, following his father into the trade about 25 years ago.
How to approach hoof care for a negative palmar angle foot, the pros and cons of top dressing and resetting pads with pour-ins were among the topics covered in some of the most-read articles of August 2020.
How hind end geometry can improve equine performance and balance, testimonials for Farriers Week and when to incorporate alfalfa into the diet of insulin resistant horses were among the topics covered in some of the most-read articles of July 2020.
Shoeing and feeding strategies to improve hoof quality, the role that alfalfa can play in the diet of insulin resistant horses, the limitations of radiographs and skeletal specializations of the equine reciprocating systems were among the topics that most got your interest in May 2020.
The homicide of a Washington state farrier, avoiding hot nails, how to balance a toe clip, and detecting and treating subsolar abscesses were topics covered in some of the most-read articles of February 2020.
The past year has been interesting, to say the least. While the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in restrictions in our daily lives, it also has been one of the busiest years within the farrier industry as horse owners spent more time with their mounts. With increased business comes a greater need for hoof-care education. As the year comes to a close, American Farriers Journal editors compiled the articles that you read most from each month in 2020.
Congress passes omnibus spending bill that addresses a number of equine issues — including unsafe horseracing practices and “soring,” which is the intentional application of substances or devices to horses’ limbs to inflict pain in order to achieve an exaggerated high-stepping gait.
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Horseshoes and Heel Contraction Although there is little hard evidence to support the belief, horseshoes have long been implicated as a cause of contracted heels in horses. For this reason, researchers in Poland conducted a cross-sectional survey measuring the frogs of 114 horses in 22 stables and compared the results between shod and unshod horses.
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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