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By Albert Kane posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Although anecdotal information had suggested the link years earlier, this California study was the first to identify a link between toe grabs and risk of fatal musculoskeletal injury (FMI) in Thoroughbred racehorses.


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The Summit's 'Hey' Moments

Hall Of Fame farrier lists some of the ideas he picked up at the year’s event
By Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

The old cliché about the basic qualifications for a farrier being a strong back and a weak mind certainly took a beating from the presenters at the fifth annual International Hoof-Care Summit. A high degree of expertise and sophisticated thinking was evident and in abundance.


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Briefings

March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education
Besides the traditional pain caused by inflammation or pain perception, neuropathic pain may be an important part of the chronic pain often found in laminitic horses.

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Bob Smith
A Farrier's Viewpoint

Evaluating Farrier Certification Testing

Horseshoeing schools, AFA, need to work together to establish a program that can be beneficial to all
By Bob Smith posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education
The American Farrier’s Associa-tion Education Committee, which I chair, has been given the task of developing a plan to increase the pass rate of AFA Certification testing. This is a standing mandate for the Education Committee.
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Bruce Lyle

Step On It!

High-tech pressure mat system gives this Texas veterinarian new information for evaluating and tailoring shoeing
By Christy West posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education, Equipment
Shoeing horses can be very challenging sometimes, especially with one of those horses that doesn’t go completely sound no matter what you try. You might find yourself studying all aspects of that horse’s mannerisms, his feet, your shoes and anything else to find that clue that will tell you what he really needs.
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Ron Dash
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Houses for the Birds, but with Horseshoers in Mind

Farrier’s creations bring a horseshoe theme to avian habitats
By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Among the items up for bid during the American Farrier’s Association Auction were a couple of birdhouses that are as likely to attract horseshoers as they are feathered occupants.


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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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