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Success With Hoof Testers Requires A Systematic Approach

An open discussion of this veterinarian-farrier tool results in ideas on avoiding common mistakes

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 4, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Diseases, Shoeing

Bras questioned whether veterinarians and farriers in attendance will go directly to a foot suspected of being lame. He finds that this is a mistake, and his approach is to begin the test elsewhere.

Shoeing For a Living

For The Good Of The Horsey

Ohio farrier keeps a sense of wonder and appreciation that he’s making a living working with the animals he loves

By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Clients

Dean Moshier knows that it seems a little odd to hear him greet a client with, "So how's the horsey doing today?"

Navicular or Balance-Related Navicular Syndrome

Suspected and unproven navicular disease concerns should sound a warning bell

By David Farmilo posted on March 1, 2007 | Posted in Diseases

I’ve lost count of the number of times when owners have explained that their horse has to be shod with bar shoes, rolled toes, egg bars, wedged heels or a similar type of shoe.

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A Horse Owners’ Abscess Primer

By Kim Hillegas posted on July 1, 2006 | Posted in Diseases

Abscesses are internal infections of the foot, like a blood blister or a pimple. But because they are internal and there is no room for swelling within the foot, they are excruciatingly painful for the horse.

Briefings

May 1, 2005 | Posted in Lamenesses, Trimming

Noel Muller maintains you’re probably making a serious mistake when you decide to alter foot balance in hopes of giving your client a horse that strides straight behind.

Farriers' Roundtable

May 1, 2003 | Posted in Education, Equipment

If clips are too thin, they can break off or bend. When clips are too low, they aren’t of any benefit if used with a pad and may not be much of a benefit even without a pad.

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