Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Hoof do you like in the Derby? Shoewear of the Fast and Famous

›
A feet-first introduction: Meet Visionaire, trained by Michael Matz. He's wearing a Kerckhaert aluminum race plate, imported from Hollan...

Big Brown: The Most Famous Feet in Derby History!

›
Big Brown's left front foot has a raceplate glued on with a PMMA epoxy type adhesive that is custom selected. The specs used are Lord 40...
Monday, April 28, 2008

HoofTech's Custom Engineering: The Shape of Things to Come?

›
There's plenty new under the sun these days. Consider a new line of 3-d hoof appliances (dare we call them mere "horseshoes"?)...
Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Favorite Photo: Got Legs?

›
DSC_0951kopie , originally uploaded by Ton van der Weerden . Something about this photo just spoke to me. Hint: it wasn't the fli...
Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Derby Update: Video of Thoroughbred Wall Separation, Shoe Procedure

›
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...
Monday, April 21, 2008

The Serbs Are Coming! Will British Farriery Standards Be Threatened by "Guest" Farriers from Continent?

›
"The Serbs are coming! The Serbs are coming!" Today is Patriot's Day here in my state of Massachusetts. I think that the Bosto...
‹
›
Home
View web version

Meet your editor

My photo
Fran Jurga
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
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.
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.