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Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

How well will my horses handle our area’s cold winter weather and will it have any impact on their feet?

November 15, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Darren Owen, owner and operator of Indian Fields Farrier Service in Scottsville, Va., addresses concerns related to cold winter weather.

Feeding Your Clients Good Nutritional Advice

Helping novice owners establish a solid foundation will help you maintain a healthy foot

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on January 4, 2016 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

New horse owners often are unaware of the relationship between the horse’s diet and the quality and health of its hooves.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Equine Hoof Nutrition

December 7, 2015 | Posted in Nutrition

Suffolk, Va., farrier Darren Owen offers strategies that have worked for him in educating novice horse owners about "feeding the hoof."

Preventing And Addressing Hoof Flares

Identifying and correctly managing deformations are critical to keeping horses sound

By Audrey Pavia posted on November 30, 2015 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Trimming

Hoof flare is one of the most common issues facing farriers today. Yet as often as it’s seen, hoof flare is also potentially crippling to the horse. Recognizing hoof flare and treating it can be crucial to keeping your clients’ horses healthy and sound.

Balanced Diet Leads to Healthy Hooves

Much like the canary in the coal mine that identifies a dangerous situation, nutrient deficiencies often show up in the hoof wall and sole growth before they’re readily observed in the rest of the horse

By Shannon Venegas posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrition

Their show hunter, the owners tell you, pulls its head to one side, fights with the rider and has straightness issues. As you examine the horse, you find excessive wear on the left toe.

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

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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Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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Life Data Labs Inc

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Kawell USA

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.

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.

Items Tagged with 'Indian Fields Farrier Service'

ARTICLES

How well will my horses handle our area’s cold winter weather and will it have any impact on their feet?

Feeding Your Clients Good Nutritional Advice

[Video] Equine Hoof Nutrition

Preventing And Addressing Hoof Flares

Balanced Diet Leads to Healthy Hooves

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