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Shoeing Performance Horses for Synthetic Surfaces

Strategies to keep equine athletes sound and comfortable during competition
By Jason Critton AWCF, CJF (TE) posted on March 6, 2022 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

The study of synthetic footing remains the frontier of the sport horse industry. In my opinion, synthetic footing is the sporthorse farrier’s greatest challenge. There is little scientific data available to guide farriers. Mostly, we have our own experiences and those of our colleagues to what works and doesn’t work for horses that are performing on synthetic surfaces.


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Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of February 13

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 19, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition, Safety & Healthcare
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Meader Supply.
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Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of January 30

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 5, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Forging, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Meader Supply.
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Researchers Study Prevalence of Laminitis in United Kingdom Donkeys

By Albert Kane posted on January 29, 2022 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College and The Donkey Sanctuary in the United Kingdom conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study to describe the prevalence of laminitis among donkeys at the Sanctuary and identify factors associated with occurrence of the disease over a 3 ½-year period from 2015 to 2019.
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Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

How Lame Horses are Used by Owners | Which Horse Expenses Increased the Most in 2021?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 7, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
This week's facts and figures... How Lame Horses are Used by Owners and Which Horse Expenses Increased the Most in 2021? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
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Farriers Ensure Rose Parade Safe for Equestrians

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 2, 2022 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing
Source: https://www.coloradoboulevard.net/meet-the-official-horse-inspector-of-the-tournament-of-roses-parade/
As the 133rd Tournament of Roses Parade stepped off on New Year’s Day, the procession includes 43 floats over 5 ½ miles. Traveling that distance over 4 hours creates slick conditions for the 18 equestrian units, making the jobs of farriers Ada Gates-Patton and Bert Lee critical for the time-honored tradition.
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