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Shoeing for a Living

Horseshoeing’s Engineering Puzzle Charms Finger Lakes Farrier

Kirk Smith enjoys the challenge of balancing the horse’s system of levers and pulleys

By Jeff Cota posted on March 7, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Horses have been a staple in Kirk Smith’s life long before he started shoeing horses in Freeville, N.Y.

He always had horses while growing up in the small farming town of Clark in northeastern South Dakota. He cut his teeth working cattle part-time as a high school student and later during his summer breaks while attending Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. Along the way, he broke and trained horses.

Rare Keratoma Case Presents More Surprises

Effects from invasive surgeries could present complications for Thoroughbred

By Christy Corp-Minamiji DMV posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Lamenesses

Although an uncommon condition, keratoma formation beneath the horse's hoof wall or sole can cause lameness, recurrent abscesses and damage to the laminae and coffin bone.

Rare Keratoma Case Presents Equally Rare Challenges

Farrier-veterinarian navigates through minefield of potential problems to remove and treat the first of two non-cancerous masses

By Christy Corp-Minamiji DMV posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Diseases

Although an uncommon condition, keratoma formation beneath the horse's hoof wall or sole can cause lameness, recurrent abscesses and damage to the laminae and coffin bone.

Vet's Corner

Farrier, Vet Teamwork Critical with Foot Surgeries

Most of these cases require both the veterinarian and farrier to achieve optimal results

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses

An all-important aspect of hoof wall or sole surgery is the aftercare provided by farriers.

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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Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.

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

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.

Items Tagged with 'resection'

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Horseshoeing’s Engineering Puzzle Charms Finger Lakes Farrier

Rare Keratoma Case Presents More Surprises

Rare Keratoma Case Presents Equally Rare Challenges

Farrier, Vet Teamwork Critical with Foot Surgeries

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