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How Modifications Affect Breakover

This study examines the effects of front shoe-surface modifications in the sport horse on the speed of breakover during the walk and trot on artificial and solid surfaces
By Steve Teichman posted on March 5, 2022 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing

In recent history, shoeing has had two primary requirements: protect the hoof capsule and alter the horse’s performance (Adams and Stashak, 2002). When it comes to enhancing performance and altering kinematics, toe-surface modifications are of key importance in the veterinary and farrier professions (Hüppler et al., 2016).


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Shop Talk: July/August 2020

July 5, 2020 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Education, Shoeing
Two farriers, Lee Collins and Peter Day, recently co-authored a paper that was published in The Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. The paper, which is titled “The Effect on Tungsten Road Nails on Locomotor Biomechanics in Horses Moving on Tarmac Surface,” examines how road nails impact the horse’s movement symmetry.
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AFA Research Grant Promotes In-Depth Study

By Chelsea Moskow posted on June 11, 2019 | Posted in Education
Does it ever boil your bologna when a client asks why you did something a certain way, and you don’t have a scientific study to back up your reasoning? What if you could conduct the study and publish it for other farriers to read, review and use?
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Farrier Research Program Off To Strong Start

August 20, 2018 | Posted in Education
In 2017, the Royal Veterinary College launched a Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research. After successfully launching this program for farriers in the United Kingdom, the program expanded a second course in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania.
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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.

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