From The Farrier: 8 Tips For Safer Shoeing Always ask for the farrier’s permission to pass so that they have time to move Hay lofts also require advance notice Barn personnel should always give farriers warning before climbing into a loft and throwing bales Wait for an all-clear from those on the ground and say how many bales you will drop
The Greatest Farrier In The World - The Chronicle of the Horse A farrier will most certainly not be in the greatest category if they rob a foot of its natural protection, weight-bearing, force-dampening, impact-resisting properties with an overly aggressive trim
When Should You Call Your Farrier? - The Chronicle of the Horse Many require veterinary care in conjunction with your farrier’s work care to ward off infection and stabilize the area with screws and or wires Treatment will probably include corrective shoeing by your farrier Your diligent monitoring of the coronary band during regular grooming can tip you off to a quarter crack forming
Farrier Spotlight: Chris Martelli Has Forged His Own Five-Star Path When Team USA heads to Italy for the FEI Eventing World Championship next week, four of the equine athletes will share at least one thing in common: their farrier While excited for the entire team, Ocala, Florida-based Chris Martelli of Fox Hill Forge will be cheering extra loudly for clients Off The Record and his direct reserve, Dondante, ridden by Will Coleman; Vermiculus, ridden by Lauren
Show Jumping Hall of Fame Announces Three New Inductees The late U S Equestrian Team farrier Brady was considered by many of the world's best equestrians to be the "guru of horseshoeing " Brady, who trained at the Irish Army Equitation School in Dublin, immigrated to the United States more than 50 years ago from his native County Cavin, Ireland
Three Days Three Ways Interviews Sean Crocker, Part 2 Our interview with Sean Crocker, farrier to the three-day eventing stars, continues! Keep reading for a key job often overlooked by horse owners, the most challenging foot to shoe, and why he’s still a fan of the three-day
A Well-Balanced Hoof Is The Best Defense Against White Line Disease Scott Morrison, DVM, a farrier and veterinarian at Rood And Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky , described white line disease as an ascending fungal infection of the white line The technical term for this is onychomycosis, which means fungal infection of the nail, a similar condition in humans
Behind The Stall Door With: Doesnt Play Fair Dofelmier is a farrier, so she flies from the West Coast every four to five weeks to do Cody’s feet, always bringing lots of treats He also gets regular chiropractic work and treatment with products from sponsor Revitavet “He definitely gets catered to!” said Black He's the cover boy of the Chronicle's Rolex Preview Issue!
SEAMUS BRADY - The Chronicle of the Horse Seamus Brady, former farrier for the U S Equestrian teams, died on July 27 in Whitehouse Station, N J He was 77 Mr Brady was born in County Cavan, Ireland, and trained at the
Managing The Patient On Stall Rest Giving low-dose medications designed for treatment and prevention, like Omeprazole, can help guard a horse against EGS The Recovery Process As part of the recovery process, some horse owners (with the approval of their veterinarian and farrier) decide to remove their horse’s shoes in cases where doing so won’t exacerbate the initial injury