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University of Kentucky to Create Equine Surfaces and Safety Lab

April 24, 2019 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Safety & Healthcare

Source: National Thoroughbred Racing Association

The University of Kentucky (UK) will be renovating existing space to create a new equine surfaces and safety laboratory with the help of a $100,000 donation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Assn. (NTRA) Charities. Director of UK Ag Equine Programs Mick Peterson will be overseeing the project.

Restricting Foot Slide Causes P1 Fractures

Study finds surfaces and traction devices present a higher injury risk

By Jeff Cota posted on January 4, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Shoeing

When altering horses’ traction, farriers are applying lessons that they learned when they were but knee-high to a grasshopper. It’s called the Goldilocks principle.

Flip-Flops Gaining Foothold In Show World

New York farrier shares some advantages and disadvantages of the pad

By Jeff Cota posted on September 1, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Flip-flops are the footwear of choice for a great number of people around the world. Now, they are becoming increasingly popular in the equine world, as well.

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Which Horse Racing Surface Has The Lowest Concussive Effect?

April 24, 2015 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Racehorses in training are asked to run at varying speeds on racetrack surfaces as they gain muscle strength and body condition. Bones, joints, and soft tissue structures in the horses’ legs absorb shock each time a hoof hits the ground, and these repeated concussions can cause injuries over time.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Synthetic Surface Shoeing Challenges

July 7, 2014 | Posted in Clients, Equipment, Shoeing

Wellington, Fla., farrier Joe Johnson discusses challenges that synthetic surfaces can present when shoeing show jumpers.

New Track Surfaces Present Challenges To Platers

Jury still out on the best way to shoe for synthetic tracks

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on January 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

Shoeing the racehorse has taken on a new set of challenges with the new Polytrack synthetic surfaces being used on many racetracks.

Track Talk

Fewer Overall Injuries, But Other Racing Concerns Are Surfacing With Synthetic Tracks

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Equipment

While the jury is still out on how well synthetic surfaces are really working, most everyone in the racing world seems to recognize that they’ll play an even more critical role in future horse racing.

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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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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Items Tagged with 'synthetic surface'

ARTICLES

University of Kentucky to Create Equine Surfaces and Safety Lab

Restricting Foot Slide Causes P1 Fractures

Flip-Flops Gaining Foothold In Show World

Which Horse Racing Surface Has The Lowest Concussive Effect?

[Video] Synthetic Surface Shoeing Challenges

New Track Surfaces Present Challenges To Platers

Fewer Overall Injuries, But Other Racing Concerns Are Surfacing With Synthetic Tracks

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