Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Showing posts with label Todd Pletcher. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Todd Pletcher. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 09, 2023

Hoof bruises 101: Forte's Kentucky Derby scratch had a common but loosely-defined cause

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On Saturday, the 2023 Kentucky Derby favorite was scratched from the big race, just hours before the horses headed to the starting gate. Two...
Friday, August 15, 2014

Video: How Does Dianne Volz of Equine Therapy 502 Help Keep Top Thoroughbreds Running?

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Equine therapist Dianne Volz serves top Thoroughbred racehorses on the East Coast. A new video in this article explains some of the servic...
Friday, August 21, 2009

Friends at Work: Ray Amato Intrigues the Press at Saratoga

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by Fran Jurga | 21 August 2009 | Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog "It's gotta be the shoes." Todd Pletcher has broken nearly all th...
Monday, April 06, 2009

Quarter Crack! Quality Road Meets Ian McKinlay for Hoof Repair Session 25 Days Before Kentucky Derby

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by Fran Jurga | 6 April 2009 | Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog This is an example of a quarter crack lacing technique, using stainless stee...
Saturday, January 26, 2008

Toe Clips Making a Comeback on the Track?

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Happy Feet , originally uploaded by Rock and Racehorses . Here's a lovely shot of the hooves of Lawyer Ron, caught before he stepped off...
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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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