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Hall of Fame farrier Bob Marshall helps correct a common forging mistake
February 1, 2019 | Posted in Education, Forging
A farrier has a responsibility to the horse and the trade, and a good place to start is the basics of forging, says legendary farrier Bob Marshall.
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How to Address a Fractured Coffin Bone

By Tab Pigg posted on January 29, 2019 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing
The coffin bone, also known as the pedal bone or the distal phalanx, is the bottommost bone within a horse’s leg, similar to the tip of a human finger. Although uncommon, coffin bone injuries are both serious and dangerous as the hoof capsule is shaped around this particular bone. To maintain horse health, it is important to provide proper hoof care and to take action if a horse develops a coffin bone injury. 
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2019 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Six Enter Halls Of Fame

January 26, 2019 | Posted in Education
The International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame and International Equine Veterinarian Hall Of Fame welcome the 2019 class of inductees.
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Treating a Sore Barefoot Horse After Trimming

By Tab Pigg posted on January 22, 2019 | Posted in Education, Trimming
Horse hooves, similar to human fingernails, need to be trimmed regularly as excessive growth weakens durability and causes them to split, crack, chip or break off. Plus, excessive trimming can be painful and lead to significant complications in everyday activities. To maintain optimal hoof health for barefoot horses, it is important for horse owners to continue regular trimming cycles and to provide proper care for hooves when they’re sore.
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Laminitis Shares Human Cell Dysfunction, Research Shows

January 21, 2019 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses, Nutrition
Source: BMC Veterinary Research
In a recent study, researchers Lynn Cassimeris, Julie Engiles and Hannah Galantino-Homer found a similar reaction on the cellular level between humans and horses with endocrinopathies, as published in the journal BMC Veterinary Research. While humans don’t have lamellar cells as horses do, both have animal cells containing endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Metabolic issues arise when the ER is stressed in both humans and horses.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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