Lamenesses

Discover protocols, advice and other valuable information on how to handle soft tissue injuries, laminitis, caudal heel pain or any other lamenesses that farriers face on a day-in, day-out basis.

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Shoeing for a Living

California Farrier Fills Hoof-Care Needs

Mike Hayward & his team bring something different to the Bay Area hoof-care table

The San Francisco Bay Area is among the true American equine hot spots. The diversity of breeds and disciplines ensures plenty of hoof-care work in an area with a considerable concentration of wealthy clients who make their living in the high-tech hub known for being the home of such giants as Intel, Cisco, Meta, Apple and Google.


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Research Journal: April 2025

The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • Hoof Measurements for Laminitis
  • Loose Housing May Be Healthier
  • Galloping Hoof Slip at Impact
  • Castration Scars as a Cause of Lameness

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Farrier Tip

What is a Keratoma & How to Identify It

Keratomas can appear cylindrical, looking like columns deep behind the hoof wall and oriented parallel to the horn tubules. These masses typically present as aberrant columnar-shaped proliferation and thickening of keratin within the horn that extends toward the inside of the hoof.
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Halls of Fame 2025

Hoof-Care Halls of Fame Honor 6 New Members

Four farriers and two equine veterinarians recognized for their distinguished contributions
Four farriers and two equine veterinarians join an exclusive company of footcare professionals with their induction into the International Horseshoeing and Equine Veterinarian Halls of Fame at the 22nd annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Kansas City, Mo.
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Identifying & Addressing Acute Laminitis

Understanding the signs & involving a veterinarian quickly improve outcomes
As the seasons change, laminitis tends to spring to mind. Understanding the signs and causative mechanisms help the farrier and veterinarian manage the external and internal symptoms and set the horse on a path to soundness.
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Anatomy

How Crooked Carriage Affects Equine Hoof Form

A horse’s leaning preference & joint articulation are strong influences
This installment brings the focus down to the hoof in two parts: first, a biomechanical model of hoof form; and second, how the model’s predictions concerning horses that habitually carry themselves crookedly work out in real-world examples.
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