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For the name of a dealer near you visit www.farrierproducts.com or call 1-800-468-2879. MAY 2015

JUST A REMINDER

New Liberty Driving Hammers are nowavailable in three sizes; 6, 7 and 8 oz.These are nicely balanced hammers withthe “weight forward” design, theyactually feel a bit heavier than the headweight indicates.

FDick Nylon HammerReplacement Heads Replacement heads for both the35mm and the 40mm FDick nylonhammers are now available throughyour FPD dealer.

New Size Available forKerckhaert Aluminum ComfortThe Kerckhaert AluminumComfort is now available insize 00. With the rolled toeand wide web, this shoe isideal for horses needingprotection and break overenhancement. The strong clipshelp secure the shoe for feet that havewall problems.

New Liberty DrivingHammers NowAvailable Throughfarrierproducts™ Dealers

New Packaging forLiberty 5 City Nails

The Liberty E-9 XL is a perfect fitfor the Kerckhaert 32x12 Draftshoes. Also try the Liberty 8Regular and E-8 Liberty nails forKerckhaert 28x10 Draft shoes.

The Liberty 5 City is nowavailable in 500 pc boxes.This box size helps eliminatethe need for multiple plasticboxes.

New Liberty E-9 XLNail Now Available

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mm) ⁄

E-9

XL (65.8

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Read more articles at www.farrierproducts.com/farrieryARTICLE FROM THE NATURAL ANGLE VOL 7 ISSUE 3

FPD's Field Guide for Farriers gives you a useful on-the-go guide to the best horseshoes, nails and tools for various disciplines with tips and videos on how best to use them.

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Treating BURNSBURNS CAN BE CAUSED BY FIRE, HEAT, SUNLIGHT,CHEMICALS, ELECTRICITY OR RADIATION. WORKINGWITH HORSESHOES, YOU HAVE PROBABLYEXPERIENCED SOME KIND OF BURNS AND KNOWTHEY CAN BE VERY PAINFUL. WHAT YOU MIGHT NOTKNOW IS THAT THE MOST SERIOUS TYPE OF BURNMAY BE THE LEAST PAINFUL.

3RD DEGREE BURNS are also called full thickness burnsbecause they are deep, with damage to all layers of skinand sometimes the tissue, bones and nerves. It is the nervedamage that causes the loss of feeling at the center ofthese burns. The outer edge of the this kind of burn maybe a bad second degree burn and be extremely painfulbecause the nerve damage hasn't occurred.

2ND DEGREE BURNS are generally the most painful asboth the first and second layers of skin can be damaged.Blisters are a good indication of a 2nd degree burn, asare swelling and intense red or blotchy areas.

1ST DEGREE BURNS affect the first layer of skin and areconsidered minor burns if they are small. 1st degree burnsare still quite painful and if they cover a large area of thebody they can be serious as well. Some redness andswelling followed by peeling in a few days are goodindicators of minor burns. Proper and quick treatment isimportant to minimize damage, relieve pain and promotehealing. Once safely away from the source of the burn,treatment can begin. Improper treatment may actuallycause problems with further treatment or even causegreater damage. So called "home remedies" as well asuses of some over the counter products are responsible formaking things worse. ■

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» HERE ARE A FEWTHINGS NOT TO DO:

- Do not use ice or ice water- Do not use butter, grease, or oil- Do not use potatoes or anythingelse you have in the fridge orcupboard.

- Do not use creams or ointments- Do not use alcohol-based spraysor treatments that containlidocaine (even if they say forburns)

- Do not use home madetreatments

» THERE ARE A FEWTHINGS TO DO:

- Do seek emergency direction forall chemical, electrical orradiation burns and serious burnsbefore any treatment

- Do stop the burning process withthe cleanest water available.Sterile, bottled or clean tap water.Or immediately apply a Medi-Burn dressing or hydrogel

- Do use a sterile dressing or gelwith bacteriostatic properties likeMedi-Burn to help minimize thechance of infection.

- Do use a cool, moist dressing torelieve the pain

- Do use a dressing or hydrogelthat will not stick to a burn

- Do use a dressing or hydrogelthat will rinse off with water

- Do seek medical attention