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Research Journal: January/Febreuary 2016

The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
By Albert Kane posted on January 4, 2016 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
Veterinarians in Belgium examined the dorsopalmar and mediolateral hoof balance of five toed-in warmbloods that weren’t lame at the time of the study. They used a pressure plate to assess the symmetry of vertical ground reaction forces as a measure of hoof balance and limb loading symmetry at a walk. Their hypothesis was that toed-in conformation primarily affects mediolateral balance.
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Going the Distance With Endurance Horses

Understanding the horse’s conformation and the inconsistent terrain it will be racing on will keep these equine athletes going strong
By Jeff Cota posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
Moving targets are nothing new to seasoned farriers. Many, if not most, try to apply a shoe on one every day. Yet, those who care for the feet of endurance horses might be considered sharpshooters while trying to keep these athletes competing.
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International Hoof-Care Summit

Dealing With Difficult Horses

Start by showing clients how they can make it much easier for you to trim and shoe their horses
By Debbie Cornwell posted on September 1, 2007 | Posted in Shoeing

While the farrier is not responsible for the training of a horse, he or she can certainly pass along some valuable techniques to the horse owner.


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Farriers' Roundtable

March 1, 2004 | Posted in Shoeing
Q: “If a horse bears more weight on the front side of the hind hoof, why do so many shoers seem to compromise this area by squaring the toes and setting the shoe back?”  —Washington Farrier
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2025 International Hoof-Care Summit

Date: 01/21/25
Location: Kansas City, MO

Centered around Advancing Hoof Health Through Innovation & Expertise, the International Hoof-Care Summit is returning for its 22nd Annual event in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 21-24, 2025. 

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