Shoeing - American Farriers
2025年1月3日 · Jam-packed with valuable checklists for horse owners and farriers alike, this report features 26 usable checklists on all aspects of hoof care and shoeing horses. A practical tool for any horse-owner serious about hoof care and a …
Horseshoeing 101 - American Farriers
2003年3月1日 · It's nothing fancy. It’s not going to win you any awards or get your face on the cover of a magazine, but shoeing and trimming a horse with proper physiologic principles will make you a better farrier and, more importantly, keep your horses’ feet healthy, according to Dr. Stephen O’Grady.
Solid Standardbred Shoeing Strategies - American Farriers
2002年7月1日 · Over the years, he’s learned a great deal about shoeing from many farriers. As a result, he’s developed plenty of highly practical ideas on shoeing horses for the harness track. Q: Would you recommend shoeing a young pacer that’s just starting to be broken? A: If the yearling is carrying enough foot, I wouldn’t be in a hurry to nail on ...
New Federal Rule Vows to End Soring - American Farriers
2024年4月29日 · UPDATE: A link to new Horse Protection Act rule added in the second paragraph. Promising an end to horse soring, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces amendments to the Horse Protection Act that will not only fundamentally change Tennessee Walking Horse shows …
Shoeing for Stifle Conditions - American Farriers
Before shoeing the pelvic limb, interpreting hoof capsule distortions and understanding simple biomechanical theories is helpful. Early diagnosis of a locking patella can be difficult because it might appear to be a low-grade lameness or a behavioral problem.
Don't Fear The Mule - American Farriers
2007年9月1日 · “I’ve always enjoyed shoeing mules,” he told the audience. “It’s true that you don’t get the $200, 300 or $400 you get with some high-end horses when you’re shoeing mules. And while I’ve spent most of my career shoeing horses for jumping and English and Western-style riding, mules have always dear to my heart.”
Shoeing in 2025 - American Farriers
1999年9月1日 · Many farriers will choose to own and exercise with horses. Riding is a complementary exercise to the muscular stress of shoeing. Directed and focused work is much more efficient and easier on the body. Efficiency will be sought out and studied. Farriers will pay more attention to their health, eating habits and nutritional supplements.
Shoeing The Paso Fino - American Farriers
2003年4月30日 · Knowing how, where and why the animal was bred, what the owner’s expectations are of the breed and what owners are looking for in farrier work are important assets to obtaining this shoeing work. The Paso Fino is a unique horse and the farrier who is knowledgeable about the breed is one that is preferred by owners . . .
Shoeing Real Cow Horses - American Farriers
2013年1月1日 · Shoeing feedyard horses does not require any specialized shoeing skills, per se, but it does require good shoeing. “These horses depend on me doing a good job,” says Brunson. Cowboys who depend upon their horses really only care …
Options for Supporting an Injured Suspensory Ligament
2021年9月10日 · Time after time, equine athletes fill our senses with wonder at their abilities while competing. Their speed and jumping prowess thrill equestrians and fans alike. Yet, like their human counterparts, their bodies can fail. Excessive stress and repetitive strain can result in an injury to the suspensory ligament, superficial flexor tendon and sesamoidean ligaments.