Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Showing posts with label heel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heel. Show all posts
Thursday, February 19, 2009

USEF Horse Show Hoof Rules Announcement: Roadster Pony Heel Measurement

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The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has selected the six competitions that will be required to take heel measurements from the fi...
Monday, October 13, 2008

Heel Bulb Injuries 101: Big Brown's Latest Hoof Malady

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Earlier today this blog provided details about the heel bulb injury that predicated the disappointing retirement of champion three-year-old ...
Friday, July 18, 2008

Another Word About Toe Grabs

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Unless you are embedded in the world of horseshoes, you might not know what a toe grab is. It is cleat, basically, that protrudes from th...
Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Derby Update: Video of Thoroughbred Wall Separation, Shoe Procedure

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Ok, racing fans! Things are coming together now! Unless this video crashes the blog once and for all, here is a complete video showing Ian M...
Sunday, April 20, 2008

Kentucky Derby Hoof Tech: Calculated Hoof Repair for Heel-Quarter Blow-Outs in Racehorses

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Last week we showed you Ian McKinlay's video clip of a quarter crack, and tried to paraphrase Ian's description of the various types...
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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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