American Farriers Journal Issue Survey: September/October 2017

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score, please rate the articles you found in this recent issue. (If you have no opinion, please leave the rating block blank.) Add any additional comments about American Farriers Journal at the bottom.

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Still Here To Serve You
By Jeremy McGovern

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The Horse In Motion
What does a horse’s movement mean for your trimming and shoeing?
By Abigail Boatwright

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Reinforcing The Basics Of Horseshoeing
In his fifth decade of shoeing, Bob Pethick still holds true to the principles that have helped him manage horses’ feet.
By Jeremy McGovern

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Migrating Clients Requires Farrier Communication
Farriers in different states must work together to keep horse hooves healthy.
By Sarah Evers Conrad

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Diplomatic Skills Needed When Stumbling Is Due To Rider Error
It’s never easy to tell a client to lose 150 pounds, buy a horse with better conformation or sign up for riding lessons.
By Frank Lessiter

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The Cost Of Treating Laminitis
A veterinarian and three farriers discuss the cost of treatment and how it affects their approach to helping the horse.
By Jeremy McGovern

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Old Horses, New Problems
Aging horses are more susceptible to arthritis, laminitis and other issues that present challenges.
By Pat Tearney

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Six Reasons For Poor Hoof Quality
Equine vet Scott Morrison examines the causes of compromised horn.
By Jeff Cota

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Lessen Inflammation’s Effect On Joint Health
Farriers’ early recognition can help slow the degeneration of the condition.
By Tom Schell

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Don’t Stop Developing Your Skill Set
Reaching your goals for improvement requires commitment to practice and recognizing where your greatest needs rest.
By Jacob Butler

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Straight Bar Shoe Delivers New Challenge
For this year’s Summit Mail-In Exercise, the goal is to test your skills with a practical shoe with applications for any footcare practice.
By Craig Trnka

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How Uneven Feet Affect Locomotion
Understanding the relationship becomes key to preventing injury.
By Katie Navarra

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Managing Conformational Faults: A Farrier's Approach
Understanding deviations and their role in load distribution is critical.
By Jeff Cota

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Equine Massage Therapists Challenge Veterinary Practice Acts
Attorney advises farriers to examine laws in the states they practice in.
By Jeff Cota

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* 15. Please rate the following departments on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score.

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