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Toe Mechanics

Taking away the toes hurts the horse more than it helps

By Randy S Luikart posted on July 31, 2015 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

In recent years, there has been an abundance of published information on the length of toe affecting normal function of the horse’s limb.

The Backyard Horse

Problems Tend to Pile up on the Feet of Backyard Horses

Informal survey of most common issues for these horses indicates that when owners fail to address one problem, it often leads to others.

By Pat Tearney posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Clients, Therapeutic Shoeing

Farriers who spend a lot of time providing hoof care of backyard horses should be forgiven if they sometimes feel as if they're being swamped by a cascading torrent of foot problems. It seems to go with the territory.

Farrier Tips: Facing Sticky Situations

January 2, 2012 | Posted in Lamenesses

What do you do when a client says that a horse was fine, but after you shod it, the horse came up lame?

Hoof-Care Email Q&A: Can you describe any hoof or foot problems that you encounter more often during the winter months?

January 9, 2011 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Can you describe any hoof or foot problems that you encounter more often during the winter months?

Can Any Foot Problems Be Identified By The Shape And Health Of The Frog?

May 17, 2010 | Posted in Anatomy

A look into what foot problems can be learned by checking out the frog.

Farriers Can Help Expand Vet Student Education

Here’s your chance to help veterinary medicine institutions do a much better job of communicating trimming and shoeing skills to students, staff and clients

By William Moyer posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Educating “tomorrow’s equine practitioner” continues to be a major challenge as the information explosion and the public’s demand for medical excellence continue to grow and expand. When it comes to educating veterinary students, the ability to provide essential training, expertise and experience in all disciplines, as well as with a myriad of species, means some aspects of veterinary medical education may only be lightly covered.

Book Notes

A Hoof Care Overview For The Novice

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on March 1, 2006 | Posted in Education

Author Heather Smith Thomas shoes horses regularly, but she says she’s not a farrier. By that she means she doesn’t make a living shoeing horses.

Not Just An Organizer

This farrier says that using a Palm Pilot saves him at least $30 per month

By Michael Austin posted on September 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices

WHEN IS MRS. ANDERSON’S next shoeing appointment? And, what size shoes does her horse take?

Rig Accommodates Farrier Who Can't Go Home Again

Distances to problem horses require therapeutic shoer to have everything he needs for custom fittings

By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2003 | Posted in Shoeing

NINETY PERCENT of the horses that Rob Spencer shoes are laminitic or have other serious foot problems. His emphasis on therapeutic shoeing dictates the design and content of his rig.

Foot Problems Not Always Farrier's Fault

Your clients should be aware of all of the possibilities as to why their horse is hurting before they assume it’s the farrier’s fault

By Michael Austin posted on December 1, 2002 | Posted in Clients

You hate that next-day phone call.

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Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

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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