Shoeing - American Farriers
2024年12月18日 · Lexington, Ky., farrier Bobby Menker discusses everyday performance horse shoeing during a hoof-care clinic at Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital in Oconomowoc, Wis. Anvil Brand Clinic: February 2018 Hall Of Fame farrier Billy Crothers demonstrated a number of forging and shoeing techniques designed to improve efficiency in your hoof-care ...
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 ...
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.
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 …
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.
Corrective Shoeing Can Alleviate Locking Stifles - American Farriers
2014年5月14日 · Corrective shoeing helps to eliminate sticking stifles in some horses. The farrier encourages hoof rotation by trimming the inside wall or applying a lateral heel wedge. Better medial breakover can be enhanced by rounding the medial aspect of the toe of the hoof or shoe.
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 for Stifle Conditions - American Farriers
2015年11月30日 · 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 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 …