A trio of farriers earned a trip to the 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit after the American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) awarded them Roy Bloom Scholarships.
Carlina Grey of Plymouth, Calif.; Gabe Griffin of Orangevale, Calif.; and Marc Condrey of Bumpass, Va., successfully completed the application requirements. They were required to submit one of the following options:
Researchers Document Rare Navicular Bone Condition
A rare malformation of the navicular bone that often results in chronic lameness is congenital rather than related to wear or injury, a new study that was published in BMC Veterinary Research suggests.
Cresty necks long have been considered a harbinger of equine metabolic problems, including a risk factor for laminitis. New research casts a shadow on this long-held belief.
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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