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Farriery isn’t a Job, it’s a Lifestyle

By Jeff Cota posted on July 25, 2022 | Posted in Education
Farriery is not a typical job. In fact, many argue that it’s not a job at all; it’s a lifestyle. You see, hoof care is not far from a farrier’s mind. The welfare of the horse is a responsibility that’s not taken lightly. It’s often a hallmark of a successful farrier.
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Can Botox Help Painful Joints in Horses?

By Albert Kane posted on July 23, 2022 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
Using eight sound horses, researchers from Brazil examined the safety of an intraarticular injection of botulinum toxin type A (botox) as a possible treatment for joint pain. This controlled study compared the carpal joint of a botox treated limb with that of the opposite limb treated with a saline injection as a control.
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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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