Farrier's Networks
Network of Texas resident farriers, dates and news for farrier clinics and competitions.
The website hosts a "Farrier Finder" as well as links to the monthly newsletter and annual convention.
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Wound Management
Videos on the treament of soft tissue and solar injuries (punctures and abscesses) in the hoof.
Nutrition
On the link between gut function and inflammation in the laminae. Also good information on the impacts of sugar and carbohydrate in the diet that effect all horses (not just lamintic horses).
Hoof News
News about and around the horse's hoof by
Editor-at-Large, Fran Jurga. Fran also produces a magazine periodical "HoofCare & Lameness".
Hoof Mechanics
Articles by Pete Ramey, a hoofcare practitioner in Northern Georgia. Mr. Ramey's insights are both thorough and revelatory on the growth and management of the hoof.
Michigan State University brief on Dr. Robert Bowker's research on the cardiovascular network in the hoof capsule.
Pasture Planning
Home website for Jamie Jackson's book "Paddock Paradise" which outlines the hows and whys for utilizing pasture areas to encourage the mobility of your horse.
Pea Gravel
Testimonials for this footing material in pastures, around loafing areas, tanks or feed spots.
817-295-4999
info@hoofpros.com
755 N. Burleson Blvd. Ste. C1
Burleson, TX 76028 USA
HoofPros
Farrier & Equine Podiatry Service
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People often ask for veterinarian views or studies that support natural trimming so I've compiled a list of just some of the articles I know of listed online.
http://cvm.msu.edu/news/press/phytrim.htm
"Physiological Trimming for a Healthy Equine Foot" Dr.
Robert Bowker, DVM, PhD - University of Michigan
"Physiological Trimming for a Healthy Equine Foot" Dr.
Robert Bowker, DVM, PhD - University of Michigan
http://www.lancasterequine.com/research.html
Lisa Lancaster, DVM; Many hoof related articles available for view and a some hoof related
FAQ's are located here http://www.lancasterequine.com/farrier_faqs
Lisa Lancaster, DVM; Many hoof related articles available for view and a some hoof related
FAQ's are located here http://www.lancasterequine.com/farrier_faqs
http://cvm.msu.edu/news/press/footphy.htm
"New Theory on Equine Hoof Physiology" Dr. Bowker
"New Theory on Equine Hoof Physiology" Dr. Bowker
http://www.equinextion.com/id48.html
Article from The Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, "The Unfettered Foot"
Article from The Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, "The Unfettered Foot"
http://www.hoofrehab.com/gelpad.htm
Dr. Bowker & Pete Ramey; "Newly Discovered Shock Absorber in the Equine Foot"
....when looking at this, consider that this is just from the weight of a man, not that
of a 1000lb horse...how do you think a rigid shoe might affect this?
Dr. Bowker & Pete Ramey; "Newly Discovered Shock Absorber in the Equine Foot"
....when looking at this, consider that this is just from the weight of a man, not that
of a 1000lb horse...how do you think a rigid shoe might affect this?
www.naturalhorsetrim.com/Dr_Teskey.htm
"Breaking Traditions" Dr. Tomas Teskey, DVM
"Breaking Traditions" Dr. Tomas Teskey, DVM
cvm.msu.edu/news/press/navicular.htm
"Avoiding Navicular"
"Avoiding Navicular"
easycareinc.com/Education/articles/is_shoeing_a_necessary_evil.aspx
"Is Shoeing Necessary?" Dr. Neel W. Glass, Ph.D.
"Is Shoeing Necessary?" Dr. Neel W. Glass, Ph.D.
thenakedhoof.com.au/html/article-MetalFree.htm
"The Metal-Free Horse" Dr. Robert Cook, DVM, FRCVS, PhD; Tufts University
"The Metal-Free Horse" Dr. Robert Cook, DVM, FRCVS, PhD; Tufts University
www.horseonsale.com/blog/?p=55
A Vet's story of a dressage horse on it’s way to having a neurectomy due to navicular
A Vet's story of a dressage horse on it’s way to having a neurectomy due to navicular
www.nohoof-nohorse.com/articles/teskey_02.html
"Freedom for the feet---De-shoeing horses"
"Freedom for the feet---De-shoeing horses"
www.thehorseshoof.com/art_bowker1.html
Understanding Feral Hooves and how it relates to domestic hooves
Understanding Feral Hooves and how it relates to domestic hooves
ivis.org/proceedings/AAEP/2003/bowker2/chapter_frm.asp?LA=1
A detailed article from American Assoc. of Equine Practitioners --"What makes 'Good'
and 'Bad' Footed Horses"
A detailed article from American Assoc. of Equine Practitioners --"What makes 'Good'
and 'Bad' Footed Horses"
www.equethy.com/page6.htm
Chrisann Ware, (not a vet but an Equine Myofunctional Therapist); Understanding
the "whole horse effects" of poor hoof form
Chrisann Ware, (not a vet but an Equine Myofunctional Therapist); Understanding
the "whole horse effects" of poor hoof form
www.johnthevet.com/publication.php
A vets thoughts/comments on treating laminitis without shoes
A vets thoughts/comments on treating laminitis without shoes
www.forloveofthehorse.com/barefoot.php
Valuable information particularly for owners of laminitic horses
Valuable information particularly for owners of laminitic horses
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db
=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11721569
Swedish Vet/Ag University, "Do shoes affect hoof mechanism, heel expansion, frog pressure?"
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Swedish Vet/Ag University, "Do shoes affect hoof mechanism, heel expansion, frog pressure?"
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