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When It Comes To Balance, Start With The Coffin Joint

With performance horses under more pressure than in the past, proper balance is more critical than ever
By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing
The footcare topic most often requested by American Farriers Journal readers is balance. Yet it’s one of the more difficult subjects to get hoof-care professionals to write about because it is so complicated and there are so many different opinions.
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My 20 Summit "Hey" Moments

The seventh installment of the International Hoof-Care Summit provided many sessions that resonated with this Hall Of Famer
By Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
Have you ever picking up a plate at an upscale dinner buffet and perused the offerings when you are very hungry? Your first impulse is to try to devour everything before you because it all looks so good. After you realize that is impossible, you have to make some difficult decisions on what to load on your plate.
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International Hoof Care Summit

Unconventional Education

Some of the most valuable learning experiences at the International Hoof-Care Summit are found outside the lecture halls
January 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
With the opportunity to attend eight general sessions, 17 classrooms and 24 how-to clinics, the International Hoof-Care Summit has plenty of structured learning sessions.
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Hoof-Packing Tips and Advice

Expert panelists share suggestions for using a wide range of products.
By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
The first thing to do when you pack a hoof isn't to decide what you're going to pack it with - it's to give some thought about why you're planning on packing it at all.
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The Summit's 'Hey' Moments

Hall Of Fame farrier lists some of the ideas he picked up at the year’s event
By Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

The old cliché about the basic qualifications for a farrier being a strong back and a weak mind certainly took a beating from the presenters at the fifth annual International Hoof-Care Summit. A high degree of expertise and sophisticated thinking was evident and in abundance.


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There's No One Way to Pack a Hoof

Many products and materials can be used for this job, so it makes sense for farriers to learn what’s best for which purpose
By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2007 | Posted in Education

Packing a hoof is something farriers do regularly — perhaps too regularly, according to some people who provide hoof packing.


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Hoof Care on Parade

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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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