There are countless hoof products and practices—both verifiable and unverifiable—out there that the author says have become more popular due to salesmanship rather than evidence.
Don’t rely on hearsay when it comes to caring for your horses’ hooves.
Learn why one gelding acts odd during farrier visits.
Take time to recognize the significant contributions farriers make to the equine community.
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the conference and the 100th anniversary of Cornell’s farrier school.
Navicular disease, or caudal heel pain, can seem devastating when diagnosed, but treatment options exist and many horses can return to athletic work.
One farrier developed a program for rehabilitating horses recovering from EMS-associated laminitis.
Managing a horse with chronic laminitis is hardly a one-man job. Both veterinarian and farrier expertise is required to rehabilitate and maintain these horses’ feet for the best possible outcome.
A specific trimming technique increased the hoof’s weight-bearing area and increased the heel angle.
Study examines changes in toe angle and proximal hoof circumference without shoes.
The organization will promote the integrity of the industry and strengthen members’ knowledge and skill set.
Instructor and farrier Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, answers a reader’s question about trimming horses’ hooves too short during the 2012 International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot.
Dr. James Orsini shares the importance of bringing vets and farriers together to discuss laminitis at the 2012 International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot.
The three-part series will cover routine veterinary, farriery, and dental care.
One researcher says that it is very rare to see a spontaneous quarter crack not associated with sheared heels.
The summit will offer 68 hours of hoof care education focused around the theme “Zeroing in on Soundness.”
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