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Better Vet-Farrier Communication Leads to Better Hoof Care

Resolve points of conflict through education & open dialogue

By Maclaren Krueger posted on October 17, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices

Effective communication is key to maintaining relationships. Working with veterinarians to assess and treat hoof pathologies is common, but verbal and nonverbal miscommunication can get in the way.

Helping the Horse Through Effective Vet-Farrier Communication

Understanding sources of friction can help foster open dialogue & overcome barriers

By Maclaren Krueger posted on July 23, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices

Effective communication is key to maintaining relationships. Working with veterinarians to assess and treat hoof pathologies is common, but verbal and nonverbal miscommunication can get in the way.

Misconceptions Abound with Model Veterinary Practice Act

Legal definitions shed light on diagnosing, scope of practice in farriery

By Esco Buff posted on July 4, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices

As the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) House of Delegates prepares to consider the proposed Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA) in August, the process has illuminated several hot-button topics that are in need of clarity.

Hoof-Care Professionals Get Ideas to Improve Their Everyday Work

Roundtables provide an opportunity to learn tips and techniques and apply them in their practice

March 18, 2019 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

The 16th annual International Hoof-Care Summit attracted a substantial collection of footcare professionals from vast cultures, ensuring a diversity of experiences, climates and techniques that can help attendees improve their hoof-care practices.

A Practical Approach to Carrying Out a Horseshoeing Prescription

An evaluation protocol can be beneficial to farriers and the horse

By Stuart Muir posted on November 27, 2018 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

The practical art of shoeing horses is often a combination of necessity and the desire to provide therapeutic or athletic advantage to the horse. Hoof capsule variances can provide untold obstacles and challenges that might need addressing during the life of a horse.

Friday's Farrier Facts & Figures

Disagreements On Shoeing Prescriptions | When To Train A Horse To Stand

September 21, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... What Do You Do When You Think A Vet’s Shoeing Prescription Won't Help The Horse? If You Are Willing To Train A Horse To Stand For Hoof-Care, When Do You Do It? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Tackling Ringbone

This owner shares a detailed case history on an aggressive 3-year program with an older horse that indicates the complexity of dealing with these situations

By Miranda Paton posted on January 1, 2011 | Posted in Diseases

In the summer of his 14th year, Lobster showed signs of arthritic changes in both front pastern joints.

Hoof Trim, Design and Placement of the Wooden Shoe System

By Micheal L Steward posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Shoeing

The guidance of good radiographs is invaluable in providing the vital information for formulating a shoeing prescription to realign the displaced phalanx.

Shoeing for a Living

Rood & Riddle Podiatry: Up From Humble Beginnings

Return trip to Lexington equine practice finds big changes in 6 years

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2008 | Posted in Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

Our “Shoeing For A Living Days” rarely start at noon. But a couple of cancellations at the Podiatry Shop at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., where I’d been scheduled to spend the day, led to a phone message at my hotel suggesting I wait until then to make my appearance.

Inside the Perimeter: Setting The Shoe Back

Shoeing to support caudal support that doesn't have to be complicated and helps a lot of horses

By Nicholas B Denson posted on July 1, 2006 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

As we all know, each association has its own set of guidelines for judging competence as far as certifications and competitions are concerned. However, the "perimeter fit" is not the only method for shoeing a horse, though many times it is the most appropriate one.

Videos

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.

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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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

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