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    Sarchoid

    Interesting case. I've never seen one quite like that. From the first photo, I didn't expect it to turn out so well. Great job!
    Post by: Rick Burten, Dec 24, 2014 in forum: Shoeing Horses with Lameness Issues
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    Lost my shoeing buddy

    My condolences
    Post by: Rick Burten, Jul 11, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
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    Another New Farrier in the World

    Well Done! Welcome to the fraternity.
    Post by: Rick Burten, May 26, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
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    XRay help please

    Anyone done a lameness exam? If so, what was done and what were the results? If not, I suggest one be done before anything else is done to this...
    Post by: Rick Burten, May 23, 2014 in forum: Farrier Advice For Horses With Lameness Issues
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    Dormosedan gel.

    I don't carry it and I don't administer it. Biggest drawback to the gel is that it takes a while to take effect and if you get any of it on you, it...
    Post by: Rick Burten, May 13, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
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    3D Hoof Explorer

    Thanks!
    Post by: Rick Burten, Feb 18, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
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    Other Landing outside in

    Looks like she may be a good candidate for a wedged heel banana shoe. Most horses land slightly lateral to medial and stopping them from doing that...
    Post by: Rick Burten, Feb 17, 2014 in forum: Farrier Advice For Horses with Conformation Issues
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    Everyday Shoeing

    A diagnosis of "Navicular" is the refuge of the diagnostically impaired.....
    Post by: Rick Burten, Feb 15, 2014 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
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    Everyday Shoeing

    In 1986 and 1987 Gene began his studies of feral horses out of which evolved his principles and guidelines for the NB approach to hoof care. IIRC,...
    Post by: Rick Burten, Feb 11, 2014 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
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    Show us your handmades

    Rick, Being able to flex the sole with hoof testers is not, in an of itself indicative of thin soles.Is the horse 'flat soled' or does he have some...
    Post by: Rick Burten, Feb 11, 2014 in forum: Horseshoeing Competitions and Handmade Horseshoes
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    Show us your handmades

    Rick, with a horse like this, it may help to add a rim pad cut a bit narrower that the width of the web. Its interesting that since the horse is...
    Post by: Rick Burten, Feb 11, 2014 in forum: Horseshoeing Competitions and Handmade Horseshoes
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    Other Evaluate exrays?

    He clinches? :eek: Aha, damning with faint praise......;) Graduates from the 'Daddydiditthataway School of Race Plating', eh? Maybe start...
    Post by: Rick Burten, Feb 7, 2014 in forum: Farrier Advice For Horses With Lameness Issues
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    had a lame one !!

    Good to hear and nicely done, David! Any particular reason for that style of bar?
    Post by: Rick Burten, Feb 7, 2014 in forum: Shoeing Horses with Lameness Issues
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    what do y'all do to attract new business?

    I keep my shirt on......
    Post by: Rick Burten, Dec 21, 2013 in forum: General Discussions
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    Worst shoeing,trimming etc. exp

    Had to trim a coming two year old and the only 'safe' place to do the job was in the puke's stall. Was working with another farrier who was handing...
    Post by: Rick Burten, Dec 20, 2013 in forum: General Discussions