Meike van Heel

Farriers, Veterinarians Share Spotlight at Connecticut Event

A roundup of tips from the NEAEP symposium

By Red Renchin posted on December 1, 2010 | Posted in Education

“Continuing farrier education” has a lot in common with taking medicine when you are ill.

Shoeing Effect on Phases of the Stance

Study finds new rolled-toe shoe model improves breakover smoothness, lessens impact and loading

By Dr. Meike van Heel posted on September 1, 2010 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

Does a rolled-toe shoe really have any effect on breakover? Farriers have long felt that it does, but scientific evidence of this — as well as for many other questions regarding the effect of trimming and shoeing — has been sadly lacking.

Product Summary

Product Highlights from the AFA Convention

The 2009 American Farrier’s Convention offered attendees the chance to sample the latest hoof-care innovations.

By Red Renchin posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment

Hundreds of farriers attended the February 2009 American Farrier's Association (AFA) Convention in Chattanooga, Tenn., for all kinds of reasons. Many came to check out the new products fresh on the market.

Research Findings

Study Supports Importance of Shorter Shoeing Intervals

Dutch researcher’s findings indicate more frequent hoof care may ease certain stresses

By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2007 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

Farriers have long tried — with varying degrees of success — to convince horse owners that regularly scheduled appointments for trimming and shoeing are important for equine health.

International Hoof-Care Summit Continues Upward Climb

Attendees, Exhibitors and Presenters combine to make 4th annual event the best ever

By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2007 | Posted in Education

With better hoof care on their minds and learning as their goal, almost 800 people gathered in Cincinnati, Ohio, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2 for the 4th annual International Hoof-Care Summit. They didn't leave disappointed.

65 Hours of Learning Involving More Than 40 Outstanding Farriers, Equine Vets and Hoof Researchers In One Great Program

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2006 | Posted in Education

When the American Farriers Journal staff starts work on the program for the International Hoof-Care Summit, nothing is more important than the ideas for topics shared by attendees and readers

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Farriers, Veterinarians Share Spotlight at Connecticut Event

Shoeing Effect on Phases of the Stance

Product Highlights from the AFA Convention

Study Supports Importance of Shorter Shoeing Intervals

International Hoof-Care Summit Continues Upward Climb

65 Hours of Learning Involving More Than 40 Outstanding Farriers, Equine Vets and Hoof Researchers In One Great Program

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