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Basic farriery for the performance horse.

Stephen E O'Grady1

  • 1Northern Virginia Equine, 8170 Patrickswell Lane, Marshall, VA 20115, USA. sogrady@look.net

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|March 4, 2008
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Equine veterinarians need to understand farriery to ensure horse soundness. Knowledge of hoof conformation and horseshoeing prevents lameness in performance horses.

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Area of Science:

  • Equine Podiatry
  • Veterinary Orthopedics
  • Animal Biomechanics

Background:

  • The veterinarian's role in equine soundness necessitates a working knowledge of farriery.
  • Effective farriery is crucial for maintaining healthy equine foot function and biomechanical efficiency.
  • Lameness prevention in horses is directly linked to proper hoof care and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the essential role of fundamental farriery knowledge for equine veterinarians.
  • To educate on recognizing subtle hoof conformation changes for lameness prevention.
  • To emphasize the importance of veterinarian-farrier collaboration for optimal hoof care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of fundamental farriery principles.
  • Analysis of key indicators of hoof capsule integrity.
  • Discussion of biomechanical factors influencing equine foot health.

Main Results:

  • Understanding traditional horseshoeing facilitates better communication between veterinarians and farriers.
  • Identifying subtle hoof conformation changes aids in preserving the hoof capsule.
  • Proper farriery contributes to the prevention of lameness in performance horses.

Conclusions:

  • A strong grasp of farriery is essential for equine veterinarians to ensure horse soundness.
  • Recognizing hoof conformation nuances is key to maintaining hoof structure and preventing lameness.
  • Collaborative, informed hoof care enhances the well-being and performance of equine athletes.

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