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Thrush: What's Hiding Underneath?: Sam Austin of Red Horse Products Mar 30, 2020

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In this episode, Sam Austin of Red Horse Products answers questions about what might cause thrush and white line disease in horses, and how we can safely treat it without affecting healthy tissue. Also in this episode, Joe Sexton, a microbiologist that has taken an interest in fungi and bacteria on the horse's hoof, elaborates on some research that has been done on white line disease, and what approaches might be best when looking to treat hoof infections.

Case Study #1: DDFT Tears and Navicular Bone Damage Mar 09, 2020

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This episode is the lameness history and rehab strategies for my own personal gelding, Vinnie. A BLM Mustang, Vinnie has a history of navicular bone damage, bilateral front lameness, DDFT tears, as well as other pathology in the caudal hoof, and hock arthritis. In this episode, I speak with various farriers, veterinarians, and friends that have seen his rehab journey over the last six years.

Also featured in this episode: Dr. Sara Cook (Black Brook Veterinary Services, Massachusetts), Dr. Jose Garcia (Tufts Large Animal Hospital, Massachusetts), Pete Ramey, Beth Lewis, June O'Brien, Casey Sexton, and Cindy Conquest.

Technology Devoted to the Horse: Monique Craig of EponaMind Feb 16, 2020

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In this episode, Monique Craig of EponaMind in Paso Robles, California talks about how Epona's MetronMind software has allowed them to watch for various trends in hoof radiographs. She discusses what they have come to look for when watching for mediolateral balance as well as HPA, and what we might consider as we approach the hoof and think about our trimming or therapeutic options such as the EponaShoe. Also featured in the episode: John Machamer, Ann Ramsey, and Lenora Pritchard.

Daisy Haven Farm Clinic Teaser Dec 19, 2019

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This short teaser episode is a sneak peek into a five day clinic at Daisy Haven Farm with Daisy Bicking. In it, you'll hear clips from Daisy's clinic in November 2019.

The Road to Hoof Protection: Garrett Ford of Easycare, Inc. Dec 14, 2019

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Garrett Ford of Easycare, Inc. shares his journey into the hoof boot world in this episode. He expands on his innovation process, how he tests new products, and some of his favorite and most popular products.

You can see more about Easycare at this link: https://www.easycareinc.com/

Also featured in this episode: Curtis Burns, Dan Schroeder

Saving the Laminae: Laminitis Prevention and Rehabilitation with Dr. Andrew Van Eps Nov 11, 2019

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In this episode, Dr. Andrew Van Eps delves into new research on laminitis and founder treatment, as well as the importance of prevention. In it, you will hear about the three causes of laminitis, and research into how to approach each cause. Prevention is better than "damage control," and implementing some changes in your horse's diet and lifestyle can make all the difference! If you'd like to reach out to Dr. Van Eps, you can email him at vaneps@vet.upenn.edu, or see his work at New Bolton Center at https://www.vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-hospitals/NBC-hospital .

Also featured: Dr. Chris Pollitt, Ann Ramsey, Daisy Bicking, and Candice Piraino.

We're Both Professionals: A Discussion on Vet/Farrier Collaboration with Stuart Muir Oct 22, 2019

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In this episode, Rood and Riddle resident farrier Stuart Muir delves into how to work together with veterinarians for the benefit of the horse. He discusses how hoofcare providers can forge relationships with local vets, work through differences in opinion, and work towards productive collaboration. This episode also features segments from Dave Dawson (NEAEP CEO), Dr. Shawn Morrell (podiatrist, Rood and Riddle, Saratoga NY), Dr. Jennifer Melcher (DVM, Georgia), Dr. Ron Gaeta (DVM, Dunbarton Equine, Connecticut), Sam Zalesky (resident farrier, Rood and Riddle, Lexington KY), and Dr. Raul Bras (podiatrist, Rood and Riddle, Lexington, KY). To see more about opportunities in vet/farrier collaboration, visit www.theneaep.com , as well as the Georgia Professional Farriers Association on FB to see events with Dr. Melcher.

Looking at Integrative Hoofcare: Daisy Bicking of Daisy Haven Farm Sep 24, 2019

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In this episode, Daisy Bicking talks about her journey into hoofcare and the glue-on/composite world. She talks about her influences and what motivated her to pursue her current path, as well as what motivates her to continue to teach others. You'll hear a bit about courses you can pursue to connect with Daisy and other hoofcare providers seeking to learn more about everything from reading radiographs and identifying pathology, to practicing glue on work. To learn more about what Daisy offers, visit https://www.daisyhavenfarm.com/.

More resources that Daisy talks about are Postural Rehabilitation, which is discussed here - Is Your Horse Really A Goat? and hoof mapping, etc here - ELPO.

Slicing and Dicing: Paige Poss of Anatomy of the Equine Aug 16, 2019

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In this episode, Paige Poss talks about her hoofcare journey which led her into "slicing and dicing" - performing dissections on countless equine cadaver legs in order to share that information with the horse world. Paige talks about working with other professionals, finding various pathologies in the foot, and what to take notice of when looking at your own horse's feet.

You can see her work at http://www.anatomy-of-the-equine.com/ as well as http://www.ironfreehoof.com/ .

Real Talk: Business Tips for Hoofcare Providers Jul 22, 2019

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In this episode, various hoofcare providers talk about tips in how to better run a hoofcare business. Beth Lynn Lewis, Kirsten Proctor, Kristi Rodgers, and Henric Larsson touch upon everything from keeping yourself safe while working on a horse, to interacting with clients.

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