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By Bob Smith posted on December 1, 2003 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses
These reviews give insight into videos worth viewing in two categories: the professional farrier category for those wishing to learn more about shoeing ideas, and the horse owner category for those wanting to better understand corrective shoeing ideas.
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Research Journal: September/October 2003

By Albert Kane posted on September 1, 2003 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses
A controlled experimental trial with 16 young Standardbreds was conducted to determine if oral administration of glucosamine would influence blood levels of osteocalcin, keratan sulfate and pyridinoline crosslinks of type-I collagen as indicators for cartilage and bone metabolism during 48 weeks of race training.
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The Blame Game

Lame horses might have legitimate complaints, but they don’t point fingers at farriers. Should you?
By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2003 | Posted in Lamenesses, Shoeing
When dissatisfied with the work of a farrier, one horse owner told us, she likes to “hit the nail on the head and get the air cleared. It isn’t always pretty, but it’s a necessary evil.”
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Briefings

July 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment, Lamenesses
When it comes to shoeing tools, Doug Dutcher has this advice for getting a better grip. “Wrap your rounding hammer handle with VetWrap,” says the farrier who shoes in Fulton and Montgomery counties in New York.
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Lameness Causes Often Man-Made

Excessive trimming of the horny frog, sole and hoof wall are the major concerns
May 1, 2003 | Posted in Lamenesses
Source: Dave Ferguson, CJF, TE
In my shoeing work, I see a variety of diseases and injuries that can be attributed to lameness conditions.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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