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Research Journal: May/June 2019

The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
By Albert Kane posted on May 18, 2019 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases

Ontario Racehorse Deaths This descriptive study examined the frequency of racehorse deaths in Ontario, Canada, from 2003 through 2015. In 2003, the Ontario Racing Commission created a reporting system to record all deaths of Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse and Standardbred racehorses that occurred within 60 days of racing or entering a race or timed work. Owners are required to report all deaths that occur regardless of the cause or where the death occurred.


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Overcome “Bad” Horses in Your Hoof-Care Practice

Gaining trust and nurturing your relationships with horses will make your job easier
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on May 17, 2019 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare
Every farrier at one time or another comes across a horse that’s difficult to work with — or has a reputation of being difficult. There might be some horses that you would prefer not to have to deal with, but you realize that it’s in your best interest to go ahead and do them.
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Practice is the Key to Forging Proficiency

Improving your chances in certification and horseshoeing competitions takes time and repetition
By Jeff Cota posted on May 15, 2019 | Posted in Education
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, man, practice. Although it’s an old joke, there’s plenty of wisdom that can be applied to any situation — including farriery. Participating in certifications, credentialing and forging competitions are great ways of improving your skills, but to do well, you still have to practice.
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Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

My farrier says one of my horses has a case of rainrot. Can you explain what it is and is nutrition involved with this problem?

May 15, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition
Laura Petroski is a veterinarian and Catherine Whitehouse is a nutrition advisor with Kentucky Equine Research. Here they explain rainrot and the potential of nutritional imbalance with recurring cases. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
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Evidence-based Farriery is Revolutionizing Hoof Care

Scientific study is measuring the effectiveness of anecdotal traditions
By Yogi Sharp posted on May 14, 2019 | Posted in Education
“No Foot, No Horse.” What does that mean? Originally, it came from the cavalry. A soldier needed the hoof of his deceased horse in order to receive a new one. Today, however, the expression has come to emphasize the importance of caring for our horses’ hooves.
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A Sweet Remedy to Heal Wounds

By Jeff Cota posted on May 14, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
As International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Burney Chapman pointed out in an article he wrote 30 years ago for American Farriers Journal, the most widely used and dependable medicine for wound care in 1700 B.C. was honey and grease packed with muslin. That remedy holds up just as well today.
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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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