• Craig Trnka CJF APF

• Jeremy McGovern, American Farriers Journal

• Dave Farley CF APF-I

• Rusty Brown CF

• Jacob Butler CJF AWCF APF

• Dr. Robert Eustace

• Dick Becker CJF, Lapeer, Michigan

• Donald Jones CJF, NC Tool Company, Pleasant Garden, NC

• Doyle Blagg CF

• Mitch Taylor CJF AWCF APF

• Steve Kraus CJF APF

• Dr. Doug Butler

• Ray Legel

• Dr. Doug Butler

• Blane Chapman CJF

• Eric Nygaard CJF

• Tom Willoughby CF APF

• Walt Taylor CF (Past President of American Farrier's Association)

• Dan Bradley

• Doug Russo CJF AWCF

• Loet van der Linden, Founder of Delta Horseshoe Company

• Grant Moon CJF AWCF of Great Britain

• Dr. Renate Weller

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Razerhorse, we welcome Dr. Renate Weller of the Equine Locomotion Research Program.

Renate is professor of comparative biomechanics and imaging dividing her time between clinical work, research and teaching in large animal diagnostic imaging and locomotor biomechanics.

She is a key member of the Equine Locomotion Research Program, with the support of members of the RVC’s Structure and Motion Lab and the Equine Referral Hospital.

The Royal Veterinary College program offers a diploma to farriers who participate in research. They are now expanding this to the United States.

In this podcast, Dr. Renate Weller explains the program and what farriers can expect from participating in it.

APPROVED FOR .25 AAPF CE CREDITS

• Doug Butler PhD CJF FWCF of Nebraska

• Doug Butler PhD CJF FWCF of Nebraska

• Ian Bevington CJF of Nebraska

• Pat Burton CJF of Texas

• Doug Butler PhD CJF FWCF of Nebraska

• Del Slaugh

• Doug Butler CJF FWCF

• Terry Sever

• Ken Markel CJF

• Bryan Farcus MA CJF

• Simon Curtis PhD of Newmarket, England

• Nate Allen CJF

• Bob Smith CF APF-I

• Jeff Rodriguez CJF of Golden, Colorado (deceased)

• Peter Butler CJF

• Allie Hayes CF APF of Horse Science

• Walter Varcoe APF-I of Port Jervis, New York

• Travis Burns CJF TE EE FWCF APF-I

• Mark Caldwell PhD FWCF

• Curtis Burns APF-I

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Vettec, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with Flower Mound, Texas, farrier Dave Gilliam and University of California, Davis farrier Shane Westman about the newly formed Equine Soundness Professionals group. He also discussed club feet in young horses with Dr. Craig Lesser of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

• Sam Austin of Red Horse Products

Podiatry

Deep Digital Flexor Tendonopathy

In this presentation I will present a case that was diagnosed by ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with deep digital flexor tendonopathy. I will include the history, diagnostics and treatment/rehabilitation for the case.

Dr. Brian Beasley

Straight Sesamoidean Ligament Rupture and Mechanical Effects on the Straight Sesamoidean Ligament

Although we will be reviewing a catastrophic rupture of the superficial sesamoidean ligament, there was a possibility that this rupture 2021 NAEP CONFERENCE REGISTRATION KIT TOGETHER FOR THE HORSE 27 could have been avoided had there been a proactive shoeing protocol implemented sooner. MRI has indicated that SSL injury is more common than previously understood, we will discuss shoeing possibilities to unload the SSL to aid in healing.

Mr. Doug Russo

The Diagnosis, Treatment & Farriery of a Fracture of the Distal Phalanx

This presentation will cover the farrier’s perspective of the joint efforts of a Veterinarian & Farrier as they address a lameness case of the hind limb of a young horse. It will share documentation of the two professions working together as the lameness is diagnosed as a fracture to the distal phalanx, the surgical treatments performed, and the farriery to support and protect the hoof capsule during the recovery stages. Along with numerous images of the progress of this case, we will also share set backs encountered along the way to the final outcome of a sound horse. We will include video of the horse in motion, while the horse is lame from the injury, the lameness encountered during set backs with treatment, and its soundness once healed. We will provide video documentation of the shoe used to protect the foot, why this type of farriery was selected and how the shoe was built.

Mr. Jeff Ridley

Shoeing Prescriptions Based Off Radiographs

In this lecture I will discuss and illustrate common movement, repositioning and questionable interpretation of bones and joints associated with typical “Farrier Radiographs”, specifically the lateral and D/P views. This lecture will focus on illustrating the risk and challenges often found when providing or using shoeing prescriptions solely based off radiographs. The presentation will include a series of images and radiographs using the same horse illustrating several reasonable changes in limb position and/or the generator as well as horses due for trimming and some sample shoeing changes.

Mr. Scott Lampert

Hospital Plate Shoes: Their Fabrication and Uses

Hospital plate or treatment plate horseshoes are used for many types of hoof injuries, surgeries, and other conditions. Any injury or surgery to the horse’s sole or frog needs protection and a convenient method of medicating, protecting, and inspecting the wound. Using a hospital plate shoe also saves money on expensive bandaging and time to wrap a foot up regularly. This discussion will show the various designs of hospital plate shoes and how they are fabricated. Examples of some of the manufactured pads that have similar use is included as well as some historical hospital plate shoes from the Henry Asmus collection at Cornell University. Step-by-step, methods will be shown on how to fabricate these shoes and the materials used. Actual cases of hospital plate shoes for surgical cases and injuries will be reviewed.

Mr. Steve Kraus

Shoeing for Soft Tissue Injuries

In this lecture, I will discuss when it is effective and when it is time to transition back to a “normal” shoe.

Mr. Steve Semersheim

Laminitis: Onset, and Management Back to Performance

This Lecture will delve into the mechanical principles that help guide Farriers and Veterinarians through the initial onset and rehabilitation of the laminitic equine foot.

Mr. Stuart Muir

“Yoshi” – Acute Laminitis Case Treated with DDFT Tenotomies and Derotational Shoeing.”

“Yoshi” is a 16 yo QH gelding suffering from acute onset of pasture associated laminitis. This case will be presented/discussed to highlight the cooperation and team work required by veterinarians, staff, farriers, and horse owner to treat/manage laminitis. Specific hoof trimming and the steps needed to apply glue on shoes to “derotate”/ realign the distal phalanx post deep digital flexor tendon tenotomies will be included.

Mr. Travis Burns

• Bob Smith CF APF-I

• Cody Gregory CJF AWCF ASF
• Chris Wickliffe DVM

• Steve Sermersheim CJF TE AWCF
• Angie Yates MS DVM CVA
• Andrew Smith DVM PhD VS-LA

• Vet Farrier Relationships in 2023

• Roy Verocay JIICF APF-I

For the Farrier Friday group: January 13th, 4-8 pm @ Allegheny Equine Associates in Murraysville, PA. Roy Verocay APF-I will present an expanded version of his “Modern Materials” webinar that was presented through the American Farriers Journal in November. There will also be a Glue-U “GluShu” practical portion followed by a Q&A session. If you have not already responded to the RSVP, please contact me ASAP. We are expecting about 30 farriers and veterinary staff based on responses to date but there’s room for a few more people.

APPROVED FOR 3.5 IAPF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

• "Equine Safety and Optimal Biomechanics of Hoof / Racing Surface Interactions"

• Dr. Dan Howe
• Dr. Robert Holland DVM PhD
• Dr. Scott Palmer
• Prof. Kevin Keegan
• Dr. Clara Fenger
• Dr. Rhodes Bell
• Dr. David Lambert
• Dr. Michelle Nihei
• Dr. Thilo Pfau
• Mr. Sandy Hawley
• Mr. Steve Stanley
• Prof. Scott Stanley
• Prof. Susan Stover
• Mr. Mitch Taylor CJF AWCF
• Dr. Divagno Barcelos
• Mr. Ian McKinley
• Dr. Adam Pendleton