Feared by rider-owners and well-known for experienced professionals, horse injuries during shoeing can, to some extent, be anticipated.Whether they are caused by equipment, the horse’s sudden reactions, or human error, Pierre Martinuzzi shares his experience on the subject and provides
Underestimated in the management of horses, the negative palmar angle is a phenomenon that can cause significant pain in our equine companions. Often referred to as a ‘flat-footed horse,’ this issue can have significant repercussions on both long-term locomotor health
Each year, the week of October 13-19 is dedicated to veterinary technicians, or “vet techs,” a profession that is sometimes little known but essential to the smooth running of veterinary clinics. These professionals play a crucial role in animal care,
Technological progress is now making its way into many fields, including veterinary medicine and animal health in general. The benefits of connected tools are being leveraged to monitor sport horses, track their performance, and ensure their well-being. This is exemplified
When acquiring a horse, the pre-purchase examination is a crucial step to ensure the animal’s overall health. While it requires a thorough evaluation by a veterinarian, the presence of a farrier can provide valuable additional expertise. What are the specific
The eventing horse riding competition is THE equestrian discipline associated with the French army. But why ? This is what we wanted to discover in the company of Sergeant Armand, a military farrier in the military equestrian unit of Fontainebleau
Focus on the management of a mare combining: severe chronic tenosynovitis, chronic tendinopathies of the superficial and deep flexor tendons of the same limb. A challenge requiring collaboration between equine veterinary medicine and farriery, provided by the equine clinic from
Why sharing Cali’s story? As an amateur and then professional rider, I evolved for several years on show jumping circuits and in high-level stables. At the time, I had never heard of the equine atypical myopathy (EAM), a poisoning caused
A soldier for fifteen years, Sergeant Armand is now assigned to the Military Riding School in Fontainebleau (France) as a farrier. Insatiable perfectionist, he opens the doors of this elite institution where the horse has all its letters of nobility.
Farrier practitioner for 16 years, freelance since January 2012, Florian Soldner works in eastern France. Experienced in taking care of classic, sports and orthopaedic horseshoes, this “Haut-Rhinois” farrier is an insatiable and surprising learner. Infiltration into the barefoot world with
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