Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Wednesday, May 28, 2008

So Long, Wonder Pony: Theodore O'Connor 1995-2008

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06_XC_Teddy5 , originally uploaded by Squib Girl . America's favorite pony was put to sleep today after an accident on the Tea...
Tuesday, May 27, 2008

New York Veterinarian Dead Following Head Injuries from Horse Mishap

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,Veterinarian John Steiner has died in the hospital in Albany, New York. As reported here last week, he was injured while performing service...
Monday, May 26, 2008

Triple Crown "Crack"down: Update from Ian McKinlay on Big Brown's Latest Hoof Malady

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This device from Holland was marketed in Europe for stabilizing quarter cracks on Standardbreds. This photo shows clearly what a typical qua...
Sunday, May 25, 2008

Nike Signs Big Brown to $90 Million Horseshoe Contract: Onion Makes Light of the Triple Crown Hoof Madness

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The article that was posted here on Sunday has been deleted because too many people took it too literally. Click here to read this article o...

Big Brown Really Does Have a Quarter Crack This Time

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According to Ian McKinlay on Sunday night, this horse's crack would be similar to the one that Big Brown has. It's 12 days to the de...

Quarter Crack Repair: What Lies Ahead for Big Brown?

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This video by Ian McKinlay explain the steps he goes through to "patch" a quarter crack so a horse can continue to train and race....
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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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