Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Friday, January 30, 2026

Soring regulation: USDA further postpones Horse Protection Act's 2024 amendments for Tennessee walking horses

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A press release has been provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which is ...
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The legacy of a laminitis fighter: Dr. Agne's brave run in a Saratoga stakes race

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News flash: Dr. Agne, an up-and-coming two-year-old racehorse named for the late equine podiatry veterinarian Bob Agne of Rood & Riddle ...
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

US Equestrian Veterinary Summit on Sport Horses report available for download

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As a followup to the 2025 US Equestrian Veterinary Summit held in March, the US Equestrian Federation has published a "white paper...
Monday, June 23, 2025

Remembering Clint Carlson: How a mild-mannered man in a Hawaiian shirt became the "patron saint of American horseshoes"

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I lost a friend on Friday. Chances are, so did you. This article is a roundabout way of introducing my readers to Clint Carlson, in case the...
Friday, January 17, 2025

Summary timeline: What's behind US Equestrian, American Horse Council calls for delay of USDA's new Walking horse soring regulations?

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UPDATE: On January 24, the US Equestrian Federation announced that the US Department of Agriculture had indeed pushed back new rules to prev...
Friday, January 10, 2025

Canadian boost for UCalgary racehorse injury prevention research will have global benefits

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Professor Thilo Pfau of the University of Calgary demonstrated the use of wearable sensors at the Rood & Riddle International Equine Pod...
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Hoofcare Publishing chronicles progress in the art and science of preventing, recognizing and treating lameness problems in horses. Methods covered range from barefoot trimming to hoof boots, horseshoeing, equine podiatry and veterinary medical and surgical treatment. The history and culture of the professions are also a feature. The Hoof Blog is written for and by the dedicated professionals from all fields who are at work in the rewarding pursuit of optimizing performance or facilitating rehabilitation. Hoofcare Publishing supports and champions a diverse worldwide community of professionals via a portfolio of educational and media projects and publications. Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog © 2004-2024 Hoofcare Publishing. No use of content or images without permission. Social media sharing is encouraged and appreciated.
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