Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Sunday, June 30, 2013

What Do Laminitis and Wimbledon Have in Common?

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Lush grass at Wimbledon is being blamed for the literal downfall of several players this year. This much higher casualty rate is blamed on...
Friday, June 28, 2013

British Farrier Training: College-Based Training Replaces Agency-Run Apprentice System

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For as long as there have been farriers, there have surely been apprentices, because that is how the skills and knowledge were passed down...

Call for Abstracts: 7th International Colloquium on Working Equids

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World Horse Welfare is now calling for abstracts from the world’s academic, research and scientific community as well as from working eq...
Friday, June 21, 2013

Future Faces Video: Sarah Coltrin, Farrier-Eventer, Shoes to Ride as She Joins the New Cadre of Equestrian Smiths

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What do you say to someone who is new in the profession? Sometimes it's best to be quiet and hear what they have to say. You migh...
Friday, June 14, 2013

Lost Hoof History: How a Blacksmith's Apron Became the Persian Flag

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It's Flag Day in the USA. That seems like a cue to tell my favorite story about a flag from far away and long ago. Close your eyes ...
Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Leeches for Laminitis: Can an Old Idea Work on Today’s Horses?

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A leech positioned at the coronet for treatment of laminitis in the German research of Dr. Konstanze Rasch. In Part 1 of this article...
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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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