Young Horse

Research Suggests Horses That Begin Running as Juveniles are Less Prone to Injury

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 14, 2020 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare

According to recent data, horses that race as juveniles have a lower risk of career-ending injury compared to those that begin racing later on.

Farrier Tips

Have A Foot Dragging Out? Grab A Rasp

By Jeff Cota posted on November 26, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Trimming

Young horses in a growth spurt often experience some conformational issues.

Regular Exercise Important For Bone Development In Young Horses

May 2, 2014 | Posted in Diseases, Nutrition

Source: Equinews

Multiple factors are involved in the onset of developmental orthopedic disease (DOD) in young horses. Some are identifiable, while others are unknown. Genetic predisposition, conformation, unbalanced nutrition, and exercise patterns have been said to contribute to the etiology of DOD.

12 Reasons Why Stumbling May Not Be a Horseshoeing Problem

Before you follow an owner’s or trainer’s instructions to modify a shoe, consider these other reasons why a horse is stumbling

By Bob Smith posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses

Farriers often hear an owner say, "My horse stumbled, so my trainer said to tell you to rocker the toes." Many trainers and owners believe that a rolled or rocker toe is all that is needed to "correct" stumbling.

DVD Notes

Too Much Work at Too Young of an Age is Major Lameness Issue

By Dr. Robert M Miller and Bryce Kawasaki posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Lamenesses

While there are a number of causes of lameness. California equine veterinarian Robert Miller maintains more than half of them are preventable. And he believes a major concern is training and working horses when they are too young.