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Hoof-Care Highlights: May 27, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on May 27, 2023

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Stockhoff's.

Briefings: January/February 2023

December 31, 2022 | Posted in Education

A Frog Can Provide Valuable Information About the Hoof
Alert Clients to Potential Underlying Issues
3 Fundamentals about Toe Clips

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A Frog Can Provide Valuable Information About the Hoof

By Steve Stanley posted on November 18, 2022 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming

The frog is one of the most important anatomical structures of the horse. A frog helps maintain a fully functioning hoof that is vital to a fully functioning horse. At about 50% moisture content, the frog is easily the highest structure in the hoof capsule for moisture retention.

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Conformational Corrections in Foals

Hoof-care professionals and horse owners can resolve early developmental issues through team approach

By Steve Stanley posted on December 29, 2020 | Posted in Clients, Trimming

Source: Hoof Beats

With foaling season once again upon us it is a good idea to revisit strategies for conformational corrections. The first important aspect is regular farrier visits and daily farm inspections.

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A Level Hoof

By Steve Stanley posted on December 3, 2020 | Posted in Trimming

Source: Hoof Beats

The hoof of any equine athlete adapts to the forces upon it. Looking at a single hoof from different views, a farrier can assess it for levelness and sometimes gain opposing opinions from those views.

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A Level Hoof?

By Steve Stanley posted on November 16, 2020

Source: Hoof Beats

The hoof of any equine athlete adapts to the forces upon it. We look at a single hoof from different views to assess it for level and sometimes gain opposing opinions from those views.

Hoof Beats: Warm Nails

By Steve Stanley posted on February 15, 2020 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Source: Hoof Beats Magazine

Every farrier, particularly the paddock blacksmith, has been in a spot where they had to say a little prayer while driving a horseshoe nail. However, when nail placement is optional, it is best to make use of the proper areas of hoof wall. Ideally, nails should be placed more towards the toe than the heel.

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Hoof Beats: The Language Of Conformation

Understanding some anatomy terms will make for better conversations with veterinarians

By Steve Stanley posted on September 14, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy

Source: Hoof Beats Magazine

In today's breeding environment, raising a foal to sell at a yearling sale or race at 2 routinely requires some type of veterinary or clinical assistance regarding conformation.

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Hoof Beats: Point Of View

Foal conformation can change depending on one’s perspective

By Steve Stanley posted on August 9, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy

Source: Hoof Beats Magazine

Extreme weather like we have been seeing this summer can affect the horse's hooves mightily. Obviously, the most affected horses are those who are out in it more.

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Hoof Beats: Diamonds in the Rough

By Steve Stanley posted on May 19, 2017 | Posted in Lamenesses, Shoeing

Source: Hoof Beats

As foals develop into weanlings and then yearlings, it is important to establish and maintain hoof capsule balance.

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