In this session, Kirsty Leśniak, a senior lecturer at Hartpury University, shares her research findings on the potential cause of the mysterious crena.
Despite significant improvements in human sporting achievements, the modern sport horse has only shown marginal performance improvements over the last century.
As summer gives way to fall, the diets of your clients’ horses change with the seasons. Hoof quality often transitions with it.
Once winter arrives in cold climates, protecting the foot becomes increasingly challenging. Horses are often turned out in snow and mud where their hooves absorb moisture. Those with poor hoof quality become a playground for opportunistic bacteria. Improving the nutrition of a horse with compromised horn can play a part in preventing problems heading into the winter months.
The hoof capsule has been repeatedly documented as a smart structure; a structure that has the capability of adapting to the loading events it experiences repeatedly.
When considering “the importance of regular shoeing,” attention is often placed on the issue of “shoeing.” However, regardless of whether a shoe is involved, the regularity of the intervention can be the deciding factor in the long-term success of the farriery effort.
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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