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Reader Commentary: September/October 2017

September 11, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Nutrition
Rebuttal To Horse Owner Column Thank you for running Jessica Linder’s excellent response (“I’m Not A God, I’m Just A Farrier,” americanfarriers.com/blogs) to the Horse Network’s column “Your Farrier Is Not A God.” It was extremely well written, clear and concise.
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Getting Started With Foal Extensions

Before you start applying these useful products, be sure you understand the condition you’re trying to address
By Red Renchin posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses
Horse breeders are some of the most daring gamblers in the world. The enterprise is full of risks, from getting the mare in foal, keeping her in foal to term and finally delivering a live foal that is correct and strong.
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Farriery for the Young Horse

Proper hoof care in the first weeks of a foal’s life is essential
May 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
Among the many factors that dictate the success of the foal as a sales yearling or a mature athlete are decisions and management concerning feet and limbs during the first few months of life.
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Creep Feeding Makes Sense for Foals

Specialized grain ration increases growth and minimizes weaning stress.
By Karen Briggs posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Nutrition
The studies have been done, the jury is in and the verdict is unanimous. If your footcare clients want their foals to achieve optimum growth, with the least risk of developmental orthopedic disorders like contracted tendons and physitis, they should "creep feed."
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Hooves Budding in the Womb

Development of the equine leg and foot
By David Ellis posted on September 1, 2006 | Posted in Anatomy
In routine stud veterinary practice, the mare’s pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound examinations at varying times from 13 days after ovulation.
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Life Data Labs Inc

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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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SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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