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Some hoof supplements advertise that they support healthy blood flow. Since some folks feel that hooves are dead tissue, why is this important?

March 1, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Danvers Child, a farrier and an equine hoof consultant with SmartPak, discusses how a good nutritional program is essential to good circulation and vascularity in the hoof. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

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Pads in Shoeing Work | Length of Typical Farrier Worked

March 1, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week’s facts and figures... How often do you use pads in your shoeing work? How long has the Typical Farrier Been Doing Footcare Work? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

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Helpful Advice for Working with Young Horses’ Feet

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on March 1, 2019 | Posted in Education, Trimming

Working with the feet of young horses or babies can be trying for a farrier. Yet, with a little patience and preparation, it doesn’t have to be a chore.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

What nutritional concerns should I have if my horses develop hoof ring or hoof ridge concerns?

March 1, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Catherine Whitehouse, nutritionist with Kentucky Equine Research, discusses nutritional concerns related to hoof rings and ridges. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

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Farrier Wes Champagne Shares Hoof-Care Contributions

February 26, 2019 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Equipment, Shoeing, Trimming

Source: Thoroughbred Daily News

Wes Champagne has shod racetrack legends, including American Pharoah, Justify and more recently, Accelerate. He’s offering up some trade knowledge about his contributions, innovations and techniques that have led horses with a stone bruise to later win the Triple Crown, as reported by the Thoroughbred Daily News.

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Poor Hoof Condition and Irritability May be Indication of Stomach Ulcers

Gastric equine ulcers ranks second in the world as the most common health problem with horses.

By Dr. Richard Shakalis posted on February 25, 2019 | Posted in Education, Nutrition

Gastric equine ulcers is a major health epidemic. It ranks second in the world as the most common health problem with horses. Estimates are that 80% of racehorses and 56% of non-racehorses have gastric ulcers. Yes, stomach ulcers in horses can be prevented and easily treated.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Funding Retirement Years | Facts About Vet School

February 22, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... How are farriers funding their retirement years? Four facts to tell your kids about vet school. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

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Multiple Endocrinopathies Contribute to Specific Type of Laminitis, Study Finds

By Chelsea Moskow posted on February 19, 2019 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses

Researchers have been focusing on certain factors that contribute to endocrinopathic laminitis (EL). As it turns out, horses and ponies that have more than one endocrinopathy occurring at the same time may create the perfect environment for more severe lamenesses.

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Jack Roth Buys Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School

By Chelsea Moskow posted on February 18, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Jack Roth, owner of Oklahoma Horseshoeing School (OHS) in Purcell, Okla., has acquired Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School (OSHS) in Ardmore, Okla.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

How are decisions made between feeding concentrates vs. feeding mainly straight grains?

February 15, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Peter Huntington, who works with Kentucky Equine Research Australasia, discusses straight grains and premixed textured or pelleted feeds. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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Some hoof supplements advertise that they support healthy blood flow. Since some folks feel that hooves are dead tissue, why is this important?

Pads in Shoeing Work | Length of Typical Farrier Worked

Helpful Advice for Working with Young Horses’ Feet

What nutritional concerns should I have if my horses develop hoof ring or hoof ridge concerns?

Farrier Wes Champagne Shares Hoof-Care Contributions

Poor Hoof Condition and Irritability May be Indication of Stomach Ulcers

Funding Retirement Years | Facts About Vet School

Multiple Endocrinopathies Contribute to Specific Type of Laminitis, Study Finds

Jack Roth Buys Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School

How are decisions made between feeding concentrates vs. feeding mainly straight grains?

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