Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Saturday, May 18, 2013

Raceplates and Horseshoers in Preakness Stakes History

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In this ad from the Daily Racing Form in 1931, Victory proclaims that racehorse Mate ran in the Preakness wearing the new-fangled aluminum ...
Friday, May 10, 2013

Have You Tried It Yet? "Blacksmith Buddy" Re-imagines Hoof Demonstrations with Education/Practice Tool

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H O O F    B L O G   S P O N S O R E D   S T O R Y The Blacksmith Buddy  The Blacksmith Buddy was designed with students like the...

Medicinal Leeches: The Much-Maligned Traditional Healing Aid is Making a Comeback for Equine Lameness Therapy

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In this photo from German rehabilitation therapist  Martina Mäter of  Kathmann Vital GbR in Vechta , you see three colorful medicinal lee...

Connecticut Drops Charges Against "Equine Podiatrist" for Illegal Practice of Veterinary Medicine

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For years, Connecticut has been known as the wealthiest state in the United States of America. Add to that the highest number of horses p...
Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Badminton Horse Trials' Farrier Prize to the Best Shod Horse 2013 Won by David Smith

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There might not be much left of a pair of shoes by the time the horse has made the circuit of the world's most challenging cross-coun...
Saturday, May 04, 2013

Hooves of the Kentucky Derby 2013: Race Shoes, Hoofcare and the Farrier's Daughter

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It's 90 minutes before the Kentucky Derby, do you know where you'll be today at 6:24 p.m.?
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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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