One of the best things horse owners and farriers can do for horses is hydrate their hooves consistently, says Tab Pigg, an Azle, Texas, certified journeyman farrier and Vettec technical specialist.
Hoof health affects the overall well-being of a horse, making hoof hydration an important factor to understand and regulate for individual horse's needs.
As summer comes to a close, horse owners are still taking advantage of the weather with weekend trail rides. With horses getting many hours of physical activity on the weekends, the sudden stillness during the week can take a toll on their bodies and result in joint pain.
Jessica Williams of Vettec talks about the educational video series, Two Minutes with Tab, and how it helps to illustrate a variety of hoof-care issues as well as product demonstrations. She also details a few packaging updates that Vettec has recently made, and touches on the continued popularity of their IHCS hands-on clinics and year round hands-on workshops.
If you spend any time around Tab Pigg at various Vettec clinics, you might notice that the Azle, Texas, farrier uses an unconventional rasp handle — a golf ball.
What is breakover? If you ask five farriers, you’ll probably get as many definitions, Dr. Michael Miller told attendees at the 13th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Before reaching for hoof packing, it’s important to consider why. Ask yourself, what’s behind the intention of packing the hoof? How will it benefit the horse? It’s important to scrutinize your reasons and establish an objective.
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
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