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2013 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Using Studs For Traction

April 3, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing
At the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dave Farley discusses using studs for traction and what helps him determine where he drills and taps the stud holes.
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Tool Use

The Basics of Drilling and Tapping

When horses need extra traction to perform, clients expect a farrier to be able to quickly and efficiently prepare horseshoes for studs
By Red Renchin posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing
A sport horse that jumps in competition presents an interesting mixture of courage and fear. It must be brave enough to go to the fence and jump it, but be fearful enough of hurting itself that it will make sufficient effort not to knock anything down.
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Stable Footing

Using traction devices such as screw-in studs or drive-in calks offer much-needed grip and protection, but farriers say use only when absolutely needed
By Mike Podoll posted on May 1, 2005 | Posted in Shoeing
Providing your client's horses with proper traction is critical toward keeping the horse safe, ensuring healthy feet, preventing injury and getting the optimum performance out of shoes.
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Farriers' Roundtable

December 1, 2001 | Posted in Education, Shoeing
"I have clients who don't think anything different needs to be done when shoeing horses in the winter. What do you find are the biggest winter shoeing concerns with snow and ice and how do you overcome them?"
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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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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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