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Trimming Landmarks Aren't All On The Bottom

Summit Roundtable participants agree on importance of observing stance, gait and hairline before even picking up the hoof
By Pat Tearney posted on March 22, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming

Summit Roundtable participants agree on importance of observing stance, gait and hairline before even picking up the hoof.


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Evaluate Every Hoof Before Trimming

Everything seen on the hoof is important to farriers, veterinarians and owners
September 1, 2008 | Posted in Trimming

Horses aren’t uniform creatures. Each one has a slight — or not so slight —deviation in conformation that affects the way it travels and performs. That’s why Michael Wildenstein stresses the importance of evaluating everything —from the hairline of the hoof to the muscling in the shoulders — when trimming and shoeing.


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Farriers' Roundtable

How should I shoe for rotational deformities in the legs?

January 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

The only thing you can really do for older horses is to shoe them the way they go. If there’s an interference problem, you can help resolve that concern with your shoeing. Anytime you see the hairline pushed up, the horse is out of balance. If they’re going crooked, I just try to give them as much support as I can with a bar shoe or whatever is needed.


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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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