Radkin Equine Podiatry

08/20/2026

The International Association of Professional Farriers approved 11 Continuing Education Hours (5.5 per day) for Farriers who attend the 

08/15/2026

08/04/2026

Keeping a horse on a regular cycle is important. For every 1 cm of excess toe length there is an extra 110 lb of force on the tendons (Weller).

For every 1° reduction in sole plane angle (palmar/plantar angle) there's a 4% increase in the pressure exerted by the deep digital flexor tendon on the navicular bone (Eliashar 2000).

There can be a 3 - 4° reduction of PA over 8 weeks.

07/30/2026

Getting harder to tell this girl had a bilateral deep digital flexor tenotomy as a result of endocrinopathic laminitis almost 11 months ago. The laminitic episode started in July 2025 & now she is barefoot & enjoying life!

Second picture is an x-ray of the same foot on the day of surgery.

07/12/2026

In honor of the 28th annual Farriers Week celebration (July 5-11, 2026), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.

07/11/2026

Episode 5: Low Heels by The Radkin-Stine Hoof Lab on Patreon. Join The Radkin-Stine Hoof Lab's community for exclusive content and updates.