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Showing posts with label Cavalry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cavalry. Show all posts
Saturday, November 11, 2017

Veterans Day for a Forgotten Hero: The Farrier at Compiègne

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The memory of war is harsh, but the memory of a hero's deeds often improve with age. An anonymous World War I hero is still in the bo...
Sunday, April 21, 2013

Lieutenant Boniface's Lost Notes on Shoes (or No Shoes) in U.S. Cavalry History, Part 1

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Lieutenant Jonathan Boniface, US Cavalry, used this shoeboard as an illustration in his book, The Cavalry Horse and Its Pack , in 1903. T...
Sunday, April 15, 2012

Trophy Hoof: Taxidermist Rowland Ward Preserved Part of a Favorite Horse Forever

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Every once in a while, you'll see one in an antique store or on eBay: a preserved hoof from long ago. A favorite hunter or cavalry c...
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

War Horse Hoofcare: The Way It Was

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It's War Horse week on The Hoof Blog . We'll start off with a short and not very sweet video of the British Army farrier en...
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Why Is That Guy Following Prince William and Kate Middleton Carrying a Big Shiny Ax? Because He's the Farrier, That's Why!

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A farrier with the British Army Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will escort Prince William and his bride, Kate Middleton, tomorrow in ...
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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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