Mineral Content Of Pasture Affects Hoof Composition In Foals

by Kentucky Equine Research

 

Sampling of soil, pasture, and hoof capsules occurred in two periods. The first happened in summer and fall when all foals, between one and six months of age, were still nursing their dams; the second occurred after weaning when foals were nine to 12 months old. Forty-one foals were used in the preweaning period, 28 in the postweaning period.

All foals used in the study were Criollo, a South American breed revered for its tractability, soundness, and stamina under saddle. Mature height tends to be between 14 and 15 hands, and most are considered easy keepers. Foals were born and raised on five farms in Brazil. Mares and foals grazed native pastures consisting primarily of bahiagrass, kaimi clover, blanket grass, dallisgrass, and bermudagrass, though hundreds of other pasture species were likely part of the grazing landscape. They received no concentrate or mineral supplementation.

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Cornell’s Equine Seminar Series presents “Understanding the Geometry of Shoeing the Hind End”

WHAT: Steve Kraus, Certified Journeyman Farrier and Head of Cornell’s Farrier Services and training program, explains the geometrical effects of trimming and shoeing horses for improved performance and balance.

 

WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 6 – 7 p.m.

 

WHERE: Via zoom, registration required https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/3016159960799/WN_lMtKYVASR5GsIyYFpKacjg

 

MEDIA: The event is free and open to the public. Media members are asked to RSVP to Len Johnson at len.johnson@cornell.edu.

 

ITHACA, N.Y. – There are a lot of forces at work which impact the powerful hind end of the horse. Steve Kraus will explain how proper geometry and trimming lead to improved performance during Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s March Equine Seminar Series, on Tuesday, March 23 from 6 – 7 p.m. via Zoom.

 

Kraus is an American Farriers Association, Certified Journeyman Farrier who has been the head of Farrier Services and a Sr. Lecturer of Large Animal Surgery, at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the instructor of the Farrier School there since 2010. Prior to that, he worked for over 40 years in his own farrier business in Central New York. He is known for troubleshooting lame, injured, and underperforming horses and has shod horses of practically every breed and discipline. He has lectured to farriers, veterinarians, and horse owners all over the US, Canada, South America, and Europe. He has been a featured speaker at the International Hoof Care Summit, Laminitis Conference, Equine Affaire, and the American Farriers Association Convention. Steve has written many articles published in the American Farriers Journal, The Horse Journal, and The Professional Farrier. In 2016, he was inducted into the International Farriers Hall of Fame.

 

The Cornell Equine Seminar Series is presented by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Equine Hospital, the New York State 4-H Horse Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Held on the second Tuesday of most months, equine experts present on important equine health and management topics. The event is free and open to the public. Media members are asked to register with Len Johnson at len.johnson@cornell.edu.

 

For additional information about the college, see the College of Veterinary Medicine news website.

 

Cornell University has dedicated television and audio studios available for media interviews supporting full HD, ISDN and web-based platforms. For additional information about the college, see the College of Veterinary Medicine news website.

Acadiana Equine at Copper Crowne to Hold Stallion Show, Friday, January 24

Event to include Mare and Foal Development Presentations

Acadiana Equine at Copper Crowne will host a stallion showcase to present their stallions Friday, January 24 starting at 12:00 noon.

A catered lunch will be provided.

The 2020 stallion roster is composed of

  • Gemologist: #1 2019 Louisiana Leading Sire; sire of 2019 G1 placed, G3SW Horologist
  • Court Vision: #2 2019 Louisiana Leading Sire; sire of 2019 G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner, Storm The Court.
  • Astrology: #5 2019 Louisiana Leading Sire; A top twenty 2019 4th Crop Sire

Between stallion presentations, guest speakers will talk to a variety of topics including

  • Reproductive Mare Care
  • Nutrition
  • Foot and Hoof Care

 

Acadiana Equine @ Copper Crowne
5124 Highway 182 South
Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-407-9555

David Tillson, Stallion Manager
Email: David@thestockexchange.biz
Phone: 337-315-2439