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California Farrier Encourages Investigating The Hoof From Inside Out

October 2, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses

Farriers increasingly must understand the inner workings of the equine foot in order to effectively maintain and treat the various injuries, lamenesses and wounds that afflict the distal limb.

Polo Ponies Suffer No More Injuries Than Other Equine Athletes, Survey Finds

September 19, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Horses used in the game of polo (known as "ponies" although many are full-sized horses) are asked to sprint at top speed, turn sharply, make sudden stops, stay balanced while riders shift their weight far out of center, and even run into other horses to gain an advantageous position.

Saving a Mutilated Foot

Complex modification of keg shoes is the centerpiece of this successful case study

By Blake Brown posted on December 1, 2006 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Snow Star was first presented at the Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic in Loomis, Calif., where I was the resident farrier, in February 2004. She was evaluated for lacerations to the left hind leg and foot.

Research Journal: September/October 2002

September 1, 2002 | Posted in Education

Researchers from the United Kingdom measured the seasonal incidence of tying-up (exertional rhabdomyolysis) in polo horses in the United States and England and tried to identify factors related to the disease.

Hospital Plates Effective for Management of Laminitis, Other Hoof Problems

They protect sensitive hooves while still offering easy access to farriers, veterinarians and horse owners

By Robert Sigafoos posted on September 1, 2002 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

A hospital plate can be readily removed to provide access to the sole. This can be of considerable value when treating acute lesions in the sole or wall.

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Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

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Trimming Donkeys: Trimming Protocol, Hoof Distortion, and Laminitis – Part 2

Date: 04/17/25

Location: CO

Trimming Donkeys: Trimming Protocol, Hoof Distortion, and Laminitis – Webinar, Part 2, will be April 17, 2025. The clinician is Ross Keller.

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Kawell USA

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Items Tagged with 'wounds'

ARTICLES

California Farrier Encourages Investigating The Hoof From Inside Out

Polo Ponies Suffer No More Injuries Than Other Equine Athletes, Survey Finds

Saving a Mutilated Foot

Research Journal: September/October 2002

Hospital Plates Effective for Management of Laminitis, Other Hoof Problems

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