Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Friday, May 23, 2014

E-Hoof: European Hoofcare Educational Reference Takes Profession to the Next Level

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E-hoof.com is in the launching stage and is available for a ten-day free trial. The massive reference and education site has been under...
Monday, May 19, 2014

St Dunstan and the Devil: Why We Hang Horseshoes Over Doors

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A French painting by Antoine St Aubert seems to illustrate one version of the St Dunstan legend, or a French legend like it. Religious hi...
Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Who Left Those Hoofprints in the Sand?

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The impermanence of art: the incoming tide will wash away the hoofprints on the beach near Mont St Michel, but the FEI has made a grand im...
Monday, May 12, 2014

Badminton' Farriers Prize 2014: Irish Farrier Wins Best Shod Prize

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Irish rider Clare Abbott trotted up the 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding Euro Prince for the 4* Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse T...
Tuesday, May 06, 2014

California Chrome Wins Kentucky Derby in Judd Fisher's California-Hybrid Horseshoes

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There will always be an as asterisk next to the name of California Chrome in the Kentucky Derby history records. Yes, California Chrom...
Sunday, May 04, 2014

How Much is a Famous Horse's Shoe Worth? Derby Winner Orb's Raceplate on eBay Today

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A horseshoe worn by 2013 Kentucky Derby winner Orb is being auctioned today on eBay. The auction benefits equine research. People ofte...
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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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