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Keep Sport Horses On Solid Footing

How the hoof interacts with surfaces is critical for keeping horses sound

By Jeff Cota posted on September 12, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

Before shoeing the equine athlete, a farrier must weigh a number of variables.

News & Notes

Which Horse Racing Surface Has The Lowest Concussive Effect?

April 24, 2015 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Racehorses in training are asked to run at varying speeds on racetrack surfaces as they gain muscle strength and body condition. Bones, joints, and soft tissue structures in the horses’ legs absorb shock each time a hoof hits the ground, and these repeated concussions can cause injuries over time.

FEI Publishes World's Most Extensive Equine Surfaces Study

August 1, 2014 | Posted in Education

Source: Martin Collins Equine Surfaces

The world's most extensive study into the effect of arena surfaces on the orthopedic health of sport horses in the seven FEI disciplines and in racing has been published by the FEI.

Hoof Rings In Horses: What Do They Mean?

November 27, 2013 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

Source: By Kentucky Equine Staff

Most horse owners have noticed that the surfaces of their horses hooves are not completely uniform from the coronary band to the ground.

It's All About Balance

Veteran Standardbred farrier Ed Warrington maintains many shoers tend to address the effect of a footcare problem rather than dealing with the cause

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Shoeing

It's been 53 years since Ed Warrington started shoeing Standardbred racehorses. And he says determining the best way to balance these horses is just as important today as it was back then.

Treating Surface Cracks

June 22, 2010 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Frederick, Md., farrier Doug Anderson explains why surface cracks shouldn't be ignored.

Bar Shoe Tips

Bar shoes can provide needed relief and promote healing, but choosing the right one from the wide selection can be confusing

By Ron Perszewski posted on September 1, 2004 | Posted in Equipment, Forging

Jim Ferrie ranks among the world’s best possible sources for advice about bar shoes. He’s earned his way into the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame during his more than 30 years as a farrier, and he specializes in therapeutic shoeing while working in Newmilns, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Videos

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

Events

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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Items Tagged with 'surface'

ARTICLES

Keep Sport Horses On Solid Footing

Which Horse Racing Surface Has The Lowest Concussive Effect?

FEI Publishes World's Most Extensive Equine Surfaces Study

Hoof Rings In Horses: What Do They Mean?

It's All About Balance

Treating Surface Cracks

Bar Shoe Tips

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