Partnership with Farrier Crucial to Your Horse's Success
The relationship between farrier and horse owner or trainer is an important, yet often overlooked, part of the success of the equine a...
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Horse Helps Inmate's Hunger for Change
A Mustang helps an inmate change his life by breaking the criminal cycle at the Wild Horse Program at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Ce...
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New York Farrier Faces Charges after Dead Horses Found
New York farrier Seth Casey faces charges after an animal cruelty complaint began an investigation leading to the discovery of dead h...
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How to Protect your Horse's Hooves from Negative Impacts of Weather, Temperature
When horseshoes don’t fit correctly, horses distribute their weight unevenly and land on their feet differently. If they put excessi...
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Justin Nelzen, Texas Flood Horse Hero, Dies at 40
Justin Nelzen became the nation's horse hero when he saved over 25 horses from Houston's raging floods last spring. Now, he is gone.
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Thickening Horse Soles with Proper Trimming, Pour-in Pads
Lameness is a key sign of thin soles. If the condition isn’t diagnosed, horses are often uncomfortable walking, especially on hard, ...
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Consistent Trimming Keeps Hooves Maintained, Bars Aligned
Proper hoof trimming is vital to preventing injury causing lameness in horses. Keeping horses’ bars aligned and healthy are key to p...
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Navicular or Caudal Heel Syndrome: Detection and Treatment
When horses show lameness, but the prognosis isn’t obvious, it is often diagnosed as Navicular Disease. Navicular is a degenerative...
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Managing Quarter Cracks in the Horse's Hoof
When hooves aren’t trimmed properly or horseshoes don’t fit correctly your horse may get a quarter crack caused by excessive force...
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Endurance Horses Go the Distance with Hoof Protection
When training and preparing a horse for an endurance race, it’s important to have a hoof care plan and regimen in place that is cons...
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Florida Farrier Makes Cut for History Channel's "Forged in Fire"
A Florida farrier made the cut for the The History Channel's new series "Forged in Fire". Jonathan Porter, of Lakeland, calls the ...
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Solar Support Aids in Healing of White Line Disease
Depending on the severity of the hoof damage caused by white line disease, there are different ways to manage the condition....
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Shod to Barefoot: Help Ensure a Comfortable Transition
As horses enter breeding season, broodmares become less active while bearing extra weight from pregnancy. Owners can help ensure the t...
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Sound Shoeing for Timed Event Horses
Optimal arch support is achieved by having a healthy frog and sole on a hoof. When a shoe is applied, the frog and sole move away from...
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Management of the Foundered Horse with Sole Support
When a farrier shoes the horse, all of the weight is placed on the hoof wall. When the horse moves, the coffin bone and sole are movin...
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Florida Farrier Arrested in $1 Million Property Scheme
A Florida farrier and his wife were arrested this week after they allegedly used fake documents to try to claim ownership of a foreclo...
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NANCY L. BARRETT, as Successor in Interest, etc., Plaintiff and Appellant, v. JAMES E. LEECH, Defendant and Respondent.
A farrier hired to trim horses' hooves died when a horse bumped him and he fell backward and hit his head on sharp rocks lining the gr...
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NJ Farrier Charged with Defrauding Workman's Comp of $62K
A New Jersey farrier is accused of stealing more than $62,000 from the government, according to United States Attorney Zane Memeger...
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA vs KEITH BRYAN RABON
South Carolina farrier Keith Rabon is accused of starving a horse to death. View photos and documents about the case only at Rate M...
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STATE OF TENNESSEE vs. BLAKE TANNER PRIMM
Tennessee farrier Blake Primm was arrested by Blount County officials and charged with animal cruelty....
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THE STATE OF ARKANSAS vs. RONNIE EPPERSON
Tennessee farrier Ronnie Epperson is facing animal abuse charges in Arkansas after authorities say he poisoned his ex-girlfriend's ho...
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Farrier Charged with 3 Counts Aggravated Animal Cruelty
Tennessee farrier Ronnie Epperson is facing animal abuse charges after authorities say he poisoned his ex-girlfriend's horses to deat...
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA v MICHAEL ANTHONY WILKERSON SR
Virginia farrier Michael Anthony Wilkerson begins his jail sentence. It comes almost two years after his animal cruelty conviction. ...
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