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Congenital Deformities

Feb 07, 2020 by Pete Butler Category: Conformation, Foal soundness 0 comments Tags: basic farrier training, Butler farrier schools, Butler horseshoeing schools, Butler Professional Farrier School, equine foot care, hoof care, hoof growth, Horse Foot Care, horse foot care tips, soundness exam

Some horses have crooked legs. Some of these horses become lame because of the deformatity. Other horses seem to learn how to “get along” with the deviated limb and though it is unsightly, the horse doesn’t seem to be affected. Farriers are often called upon to work on these crooked-legged horses. There are some factors […]

Foal Hoof Care

Apr 11, 2019 by Pete Butler Category: Equine Soundness, Foal soundness 0 comments Tags: basic farrier training, Butler farrier schools, Butler horseshoeing schools, competency in equine foot care, hoof growth, individual horse care, ways to make money with horses

Foaling season is upon us. If you have a young foal or are expecting one soon, remember the important things you can do to ensure the foal gets a good foundation for hoof care. Crooked legs on young horses can be a big concern, but when handled properly, many horses can grow out of it. […]

Selecting a Sound Horse

Aug 23, 2018 by Doug Butler Category: Equine Soundness, Foal soundness 0 comments Tags: Butler horseshoeing schools, Butler Professional Farrier School, competency in equine foot care, DBE Continuing Farrier Education, Doug Butler, equine foot care, hoof care, Horse Foot Care

We all value our animals — both in terms of money and our emotional attachment to them. Although there are fewer horses today than a hundred years ago, there are more people who own horses, and individual animals have a much higher value. Many well-meaning people buy a horse just because they become emotionally attached […]

How to Manage Foals for Soundness

Apr 16, 2012 by Butler2318 Category: Equine Soundness, Foal soundness, Horse Care, Horse Owner Tips 0 comments

Foal limb soundness begins before a foal is born. It involves considerations of nature (genetic) and nurture (environment). Genetic factors include inherited conformation and behavioral traits from the stallion and mare. Environmental factors include physical space in the mare’s uterus, nutrition, training and disease prevention. Choosing a mating that has a good chance of producing […]

How to Manage Foals for Soundness

May 18, 2010 by Butler2318 Category: Equine Soundness, Foal soundness, Horse Care, Horse Foot Care, Horse Owner Tips 2 comments Tags: competency in equine foot care, Foal's development, hoof growth, Planning for foal soundness, soundness exam

Foal limb soundness begins before a foal is born. It involves considerations of nature (genetic) and nurture (environment). Genetic factors include inherited conformation and behavioral traits from the stallion and mare. Environmental factors include physical space in the mare’s uterus, nutrition, training and disease prevention. Choosing a mating that has a good chance of producing […]

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