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Laminitis Debate: Literature Review
Does rotation exist and what causes it? There is a fierce debate on social media about laminitis. The arguments have become cloudy and...
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Feb 2013 min read
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The Truth on Dorso-Palmer/Plantar Balance
1.0 Introduction The hoofs interaction with the ground should provide the horse with mechanical and functional efficiency while...
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Jan 29, 202417 min read
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Reliability Test of an Application for the Assessment of Hoof Balance
Changes in hoof balance are associated with increased strains in the soft tissue structures of the equine digit and injury. These links...
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Jan 16, 202410 min read
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Quantifying Posture : The research so far
The effects of posture on equine musculoskeletal health have been recognised subjectively and visually and are now becoming quantified...
theequinedocumentalist
Dec 20, 202313 min read
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The quantification and definition of a new hoof balance paradigm
An investigation into the current hoof balance parameters and the quantification and definition of a new hoof balance paradigm The...
theequinedocumentalist
Nov 10, 202318 min read
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Neuro-Bio-Tensegrity, the Push Puppet Effect
The interconnectivity of the horse’s musculoskeletal system, and the complexities of movement is continuously being unravelled and has...
theequinedocumentalist
Jan 12, 20237 min read
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Negative Plantar Angles and Pathology Along the Dorsal Myofascial Line
An Investigation into the Postural Link Between Negative Plantar Angles and Concurrent Pathology Along the Dorsal-Myofascial Line Using...
theequinedocumentalist
Nov 30, 202219 min read
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The Importance of Trim Plane
How can we change the palmar/plantar angle with the trim? We know that hoof growth during an average shoeing cycle reduces the...
theequinedocumentalist
Jun 15, 20224 min read
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Hoof Capsule Integrity for Improved Morphology
Long toe, low heels are something that every farrier deals with at some point in their daily practice. But are there misconceptions on...
theequinedocumentalist
Jun 11, 20223 min read
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