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2020 Farriers Week: Farriers Spotlight

Welcome to the 22nd annual Farriers Week Farriers Spotlight!
July 5, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
In honor of the 22nd annual Farriers Week celebration (July 5-11, 2020), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.
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2019 Farriers Week: Farriers Spotlight

Welcome to the 21st annual Farriers Week Farriers Spotlight!
July 5, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
In honor of the 21st annual Farriers Week celebration (July 7-13, 2019), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.
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Why Poor Hoof Condition May Be a Result of Gastric Ulcers

By Dr. Richard Shakalis posted on January 14, 2019 | Posted in Education, Nutrition, Safety & Healthcare
Stomach ulcers in horses are a major health epidemic in the equine world and may be preventable or more easily treatable. More than 52% of horses of all breeds from 1 to 24 years old had gastric ulcers during a recent gastro-endoscopic study (Murray et al.). The Equine Gastric Ulcer Council found that gastric ulcers were present in 80-90% of competitive horses in training.
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Environmental Factors: How Weather and Temperature Affect Hoof Health

By Tab Pigg posted on September 9, 2018 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare
Seasonal weather changes have a major effect on a horse’s hoof health. Depending on the time of year, horses’ hooves change and may require extra attention and treatment. Neglecting environmental factors can lead to sole deterioration or other harmful consequences. When it comes to a horse’s environment, there are two main seasonal factors that impact hoof health: temperature and moisture.
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2018 Farriers Week: Farriers Spotlight

Welcome to the 20th annual Farriers Week Farriers Spotlight!
July 8, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
In honor of the 20th annual Farriers Week celebration (July 8-14, 2018), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep our horses sound.
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In Conversation With Arnie Gervasio

Tips, Stories And More From A Seasoned Farrier
June 26, 2018 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Shoeing
Arnie Gervasio has been shoeing horses since the 1960s. Over those years, he has seen trends come and go, has worked in multiple disciplines and has built a successful multi-farrier practice. Learn more about his experiences by reading this transcript of "An Interview With Arnie Gervasio."
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An Unsung Hero of Roosevelt Raceway

By Maria V. Santoro-Delgado PhD posted on June 4, 2018 | Posted in Shoeing
Santoro relied on his ingenuity and his ability to see things that others did not at Roosevelt Raceway. He experimented with developing patches for the horses that had problems such as a quarter crack. As Santoro still says today, "A horse in the barn does not make money."
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