Articles by Heather Beauchemin

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An Appropriate Trim is Critical for Low-Angled Hooves

If you work with a veterinary practice, you may find cases in which the veterinarian wishes for higher hoof angles for the horses. When collaborating, the team may deal with caudal heel pain, navicular syndrome on a low-heeled horse or an injury to the deep digital flexor tendon, so raising the hoof angle can become an absolute necessity.
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Considerations Before Raising the Hoof Angle with an Appliance

When discussing the issue with a veterinarian, explain the pros and cons of each method before addressing
If you work with a veterinary practice, you may find cases in which the veterinarian wishes for higher hoof angles for the horses. If collaborating, the team may deal with caudal heel pain, navicular syndrome on a low-heeled horse or an injury to the deep digital flexor tendon, so raising the hoof angle can become an absolute necessity.
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Considerations Before Raising the Hoof Angle with an Appliance

Examine the pros and cons of each method before addressing this issue

In your veterinary practice, you may find yourself wishing for higher hoof angles for many of the horses in your care. When you’re dealing with caudal heel pain, navicular syndrome on a low-heeled horse or an injury to the deep digital flexor tendon, raising the hoof angle can become an absolute necessity.


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MVP's Farrier Services Tackles Hoof Concerns Across Disciplines

Laminitis, a coffin bone fracture and navicular syndrome are among the shoeing scenarios encountered during a typical day for this farrier team
The second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was in Chicago — about 60 miles southeast of Marengo, Ill., home and headquarters of MVP’s Farrier Service, Inc. Like in many other states, it was around mid-March that the governor issued a disaster proclamation. First schools and dine-in restaurants were closed and restrictions were imposed on large-group gatherings. Eventually, this gave way to a shelter-in-place order.
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