[from the Greek Chronos, Time]: Persistent. The long-term phase of many diseases and conditions. See also: Acute.... ↪ Read more

A cartilage cell.... ↪ Read more

[Greek]: Having to do with cartilage.... ↪ Read more

A ligament which connects a tendon to a bone. Check ligaments are often considered to be parts of tendons.... ↪ Read more

A colloquialism for a horseshoer who attempts to build up his business by charging low prices. Because a Cheap John will have to shoe too many horses just to make a living, he will not have time to further his professional education or to provide quality care to his clients' horses. See also: Cowboy... ↪ Read more

Brand of farrier tools from 1895 until 1963. Champion developed the Channellock plier in 1933, quit making farrier tools in 1963 and became Channellock, Inc.... ↪ Read more

Tapering or sloping a surface on a shoe.... ↪ Read more

Certified Farrier. A recognition of knowledge and skill awarded by the AFA. The CF examination includes a one hour written test with 50 questions covering anatomy and general farriery, live shoeing one pair of hooves with keg shoes to exact requirements in one hour, and a general horseshoe... ↪ Read more

One who has received a certificate which states, on the authority or reputation of the certifying body, that he has met certain requirements or conditions. See also: CAF; CF; CJF; CMF; ICF.... ↪ Read more

[from the Latin caecus, blind]: A branch of the large intestine which is open only at one end, forming a sac-like cavity. a.k.a: Caecum, blind gut.... ↪ Read more

See: Calk.... ↪ Read more

Towards the tail.... ↪ Read more