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Research Journal: January/February 2024

The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • Effects of Horseshoes on Dynamic Hoof Angles
  • Lameness Exams in Gaited Icelandic Horses
  • Effects of Shoeing on Hoof Landing
  • Limb Deformities in Foals

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American Farriers Journal’s Best of 2023

It was a busy year at American Farriers Journal, as we highlighted industry updates, sound business advice, valuable hoof-care insights, as well as the global future of the equine industry. As we enter the new year, we wanted to share the most popular content from 2023.
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Hoof Pigment Plays No Role in Structural Integrity

Are black hooves stronger than white hooves? John Dollar documents in The Handbook of Horse-Shoeing, published in 1898, that hoof color is a critical indicator of durability and strength. The late Doug Leach refutes the anecdotal observations in a September 1981 article in American Farriers Journal.
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