Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Jackie McConnell Sentence: Probation and Fine for Tennessee Walking Horse Soring Abuse Captured on Undercover Video

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Jackie McConnell was not allowed on the grounds of the 2012 Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration earlier this month. This horse, W...
Monday, September 17, 2012

Hoofcare History: Unravelling the Tangled Past, One Horseshoe at a Time

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You'll need a half hour to watch this video. Then you might need the rest of your life to read, research and do your part in docu...
Sunday, September 16, 2012

Hoof Casting Tape: A Shoe By Another Name? Non-Farrier Hoofcare Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Illegal Farriery in Great Britain

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A press release (see below) has been issued by the Farriers Registration Council in Great Britain.  In that country, farriery is a ti...
Friday, September 14, 2012

Irish Super-Star Thoroughbred Camelot and His American Farrier Jeff Henderson Are Two-Thirds of the Way to Winning the British Triple Crown

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Jeff Henderson shoeing Camelot today at Ballydoyle Training Center in Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Camelot will attempt to win the British Trip...
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Paynter Laminitis Watch: Podiatry-Vet Fraley Amazed at Progress Since Hoof Casts Applied

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Paynter's Hoof-Specialist Veterinarian Fraley "Amazed At His Progress" Paynter models his hoof casts: The colt is almos...

Horse Protection Act Amendment Proposed: Bans Action Devices on Tennessee Walking Horses

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Tennessee Walking Horse show regulation changes proposed in Congressional amendment to the Horse Protection Act The following document w...
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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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