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The Heart Bar: A Precision Horseshoe For Laminitis

Proper evaluation, a perfect fit and constant aftercare are essential for success with this shoe
By Doug Butler posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
The heart bar shoe, as analyzed by Burney Chapman and Dr. George Platt at the 1984 American Association of Equine Practitioners meeting, was said by Dr. James Coffman of Manhattan, Kan., to be “a major advance in the management of laminitis...because it is based soundly upon the vascular anatomy of the foot.”
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Are Toe Grabs To Blame?

Latest study of racehorse foreleg injuries points a finger at toe grabs, track surface and horse fatigue
By Paul Sweitzer posted on July 1, 1999 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses

Are toe grabs the leading cause of racehorse breakdowns? Sharp increases in racehorse foreleg injuries is a hot topic and a recent study points a finger at toe grabs, racetrack surfaces and horse fatigue.


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Bilateral Toe Cracks

Radiographs and measuring from the center of rotation help overcome common foot conformation concerns
By Stephen O’Grady posted on July 1, 1999 | Posted in Lamenesses
This case involves a seven year-old Thoroughbred gelding with a year-long history of chronic lameness.
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Dealing With Standardbred Lameness

January 1, 1999 | Posted in Lamenesses
DURING A SPECIAL American Association of Equine Practitioners session held on lameness concerns in Standardbreds, two leading equine veterinarians took an in-depth look at the growing problem of rear ankle injuries.
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