Basics of Reading Hoof Radiographs (X-Rays) for Farriers and Trimmers
October 18th, 20th, 25th and 27 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Interested persons can go to the Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners website and click on the Clinic Schedule to get details on signing up, course content and payment.
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Presentation for Functional Hoof Converence 2014 in Australia
This is the presentation given by Dr. Nielsen on Equine Metabolic Syndrome (insulin resistance) and Cushing's disease for the Functional Hoof Conference 2014 in Australia.
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Description of laminitis and founder
HELP! My horse has foundered and no one seems to be able to fix him/her!
First, let us take a look at some anatomical features of the equine hoof that will help you understand what has happened with your horse.
Going Bare - Transitioning There
The hooves in the photo are of wild horses - their feet completely untouched by anyone
Barefoot trims
Many horse owners wonder if their horse(s) can go barefoot, or even should. It is a well-accepted fact among top equine podiatrists that being barefoot is, in general, healthier than being shod. The purpose of this article, however, is not to debate shod versus barefoot, but to give you the results of my journey into natural hoof care.