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Hardcopies of the previous FWCF Theses are also available from the Librarian at Myerscough College. Please email library@myerscough.ac.uk for further information.

Please read the disclaimer which explains the status of all the dissertations.

2025 – 2020

Date	Author name	Dissertation title	Fellow number
2024	Cody Gregory A.W.C.F.	Ground Reaction Force in Application	223
2024	Emilio Giannotti A.W.C.F.	Ground Reaction Force and Dorsoplantar Balance in Motion	225
2024	Andrew Bowyer FWCF, Grad dip ELR	Measuring Moisture Content in Keratinized Horny Structures of the Foot in Domesticated Horses	221
2024	Ian Schofield AWCF	Correlations between sole thickness and hoof wall thickness in Thoroughbreds.	224
2024	Greenham, B.	A study to investigate a more accurate measurement of the parallel relationship between the distal phalanx and the dorsal hoof wall	222
2023	Jansson, H.	Fractures and Treatment of the Distal Phalanx	220
2022	Martin, P.J.	The Relationship between the Heel Buttress of the Hoof and the Orientation of the Distal Phalanx	218
2022	Fennell, N.D	An investigation of hoof mechanism characteristics following the application of wire trackers for various shoeing treatments involving the shod and unshod foot	219
2020	Smith, T.M.	Can three-dimensional imaging be utilised to quantify morphology of the equine hoof.	217

2019 – 2015

Date	Author name	Dissertation title	Fellow number
2019	Horner, P.	The effect of trimming on movement symmetry over time in domestic horses measured with an inertial sensor system.	215
2019	Moon, G.	Hoof mapping - guide or rule - The accuracy of using external landmarks to localise internal structures in the equine hoof.	214
2018	CASSERLY, A.	The assessment of the effect of frog support pads and packing upon the palmar angle of the distal phalanx.	213
2017	TOVEY, J.	An investigative study into the digital Cushion and its relationship with the External hoof.	212
2017	BERGER, H.	Use of external landmarks as reference points for the location of internal structures within the hoof capsule.	211
2017	BEANE, S.	A comparison of two different dorsal hoof Wall trimming techniques.	210
2017	NUNN, J.	An investigative study into the apical angle of The distal phalanx in the Untrimmed and trimmed equine hoof.	209
2017	LOGIE, S.	A treatment of structural seedy toe by Medication and filling.	208
2017	HILL, S.	The relationship between superficial digital flexor Tendon lesions and asymmetric feet in equine Forelimbs.	207
2016	WATSON, M.	The effects of long term positive frog loading on the Distance between the heels of the foot.	204
2016	SHAVE, R.	A study of growth rates around the hoof capsule perimeter, Comparing inter and intra hoof regions.	203
2016	TRUSSLER, M.	Laterally Offset Hoof Capsules and their Effect upon the Medial Hoof in Front Feet.	202
2016	MOORE, S.	Hoof Wall Thickness in Equine Feet: The Relevance to Foot Function.	201
2016	BURNS, T.	Histologic characterization of the laminar interface at the crena marginis solearis in horses.	200

2014 – 2000

Date	Author name	Dissertation title	Fellow number
	BROWN. S.	An investigation into the effects on heel morphology following the insertion of 3° proprietary plastic heel wedge pads.	199
	MITCHELL, D.	Hind Foot Geometry and Proportion.	198
	BALCHIN, P.	The Golden Ratio In Relation to Hoof Capsular Geometry In Front Feet.	197
	MILLER, M.	The miracle of the 'natural' foot : limitations of the feral model in domestic horses.	196
	PREECE, W.	Farriery characteristics and treatment of 20 horses presenting with chronic medial heel foot pain.	195
	NEWMAN, S.	The effect of shoe shape on the biomechanics of locomotion in horses with bone spavin.	193
2006	POWELL, C.	Difference in toe and heel angles.	191
2006	HOOD, G.	The effects of lateral extensions on the hind limbs of the horse.	190
2006	CRAWFORD, D.	The effects of lateral extensions on the hind limbs of the horse.	189

1999 – 1990

Date	Author name	Dissertation title	Fellow number
	ARMSTRONG, S.	A discussion of weak, under-run heels and a study of three shoeing methods.	188
	WILLARD, K.	Problems and solutions when shoeing the veteran equine.	187
	WILDERSTEIN, M.	A detailed examination of 'white line disease'.	186
	MADDEN, K.	Identification of the relationship between shoe wear and hoof capsule distortion in the shod front foot.	185
1998	GREGORY, C.	Shoeing the American rodeo horse.	182
1996	POYNTON	Experiences with the use of wedge soles in the treatments of hoof and limb imbalance in adult horses.	181
	JONES, M.	The horses natural balance mechanism and the effects forelimb misalignment and fore feet imbalance have upon it.	179
	DAVISON, H.	Problems encountered when shoeing shire horses for showing.	177
1993	GRIFFIN, B.	Pacer shoeing according to conformation.	176
1993	BELL, I	Evaluating the shoeing and associated hoof problems of household cavalry horses.	175
1992	BUTLER, D.	Factors affecting hoof balance.	174
1991	CURTIS, S.	The incidence of acquired flexural deformity and unilateral club foot (uneven feet) in thoroughbred foals (Non-WCF) BSc Thesis	173

1989 – 1970

Date	Author name	Dissertation title	Fellow number
1989	DEACON, M.	Irregularities in the shape of the hoof capsule of the fore limb in the mature animal.	171
1987	CALDWELL, M.	Pre-navicular syndrome	170
	DUNMALL, P	Seedy toe sandcrack false quarter.	169
1985	BRADBURY, D	Farriery - A Description of Some Actual Cases Requiring Special Consideration	167
	WARE, R.	The balance of the horses foot.	165
	FERRIE, A.	Conformation defects concerning the farrier & corrective methods.	161
	RYAN, T	The blood supply to the horses foot and the farrier.	160
	FLATTERS, B	Ideas on the present day approach to farriery as dictated by horse-owners and financial considerations.	159
	FERRIE, J.	Essay on Laminitis.	158
1978	DUCKETT, D.	Foot Growth.	153
1977	Stern, P.J.	Problems I have found in horses feet and methods of shoeing	152
1974	HEAD, T.	The principles and practice of scientific horse shoeing.	147
1972	Clark, R.J	The adoption of horseshoeing	145

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Hardcopies of the previous FWCF Theses are also available from the Librarian at Myerscough College. Please email library@myerscough.ac.uk for further information.

Please read the disclaimer which explains the status of all the dissertations.

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2025 – 2020

Date	Author name	Dissertation title	Fellow number
2024	Cody Gregory A.W.C.F.	Ground Reaction Force in Application	223
2024	Emilio Giannotti A.W.C.F.	Ground Reaction Force and Dorsoplantar Balance in Motion	225
2024	Andrew Bowyer FWCF, Grad dip ELR	Measuring Moisture Content in Keratinized Horny Structures of the Foot in Domesticated Horses	221
2024	Ian Schofield AWCF	Correlations between sole thickness and hoof wall thickness in Thoroughbreds.	224
2024	Greenham, B.	A study to investigate a more accurate measurement of the parallel relationship between the distal phalanx and the dorsal hoof wall	222
2023	Jansson, H.	Fractures and Treatment of the Distal Phalanx	220
2022	Martin, P.J.	The Relationship between the Heel Buttress of the Hoof and the Orientation of the Distal Phalanx	218
2022	Fennell, N.D	An investigation of hoof mechanism characteristics following the application of wire trackers for various shoeing treatments involving the shod and unshod foot	219
2020	Smith, T.M.	Can three-dimensional imaging be utilised to quantify morphology of the equine hoof.	217

2019 – 2015

Date	Author name	Dissertation title	Fellow number
2019	Horner, P.	The effect of trimming on movement symmetry over time in domestic horses measured with an inertial sensor system.	215
2019	Moon, G.	Hoof mapping - guide or rule - The accuracy of using external landmarks to localise internal structures in the equine hoof.	214
2018	CASSERLY, A.	The assessment of the effect of frog support pads and packing upon the palmar angle of the distal phalanx.	213
2017	TOVEY, J.	An investigative study into the digital Cushion and its relationship with the External hoof.	212
2017	BERGER, H.	Use of external landmarks as reference points for the location of internal structures within the hoof capsule.	211
2017	BEANE, S.	A comparison of two different dorsal hoof Wall trimming techniques.	210
2017	NUNN, J.	An investigative study into the apical angle of The distal phalanx in the Untrimmed and trimmed equine hoof.	209
2017	LOGIE, S.	A treatment of structural seedy toe by Medication and filling.	208
2017	HILL, S.	The relationship between superficial digital flexor Tendon lesions and asymmetric feet in equine Forelimbs.	207
2016	WATSON, M.	The effects of long term positive frog loading on the Distance between the heels of the foot.	204
2016	SHAVE, R.	A study of growth rates around the hoof capsule perimeter, Comparing inter and intra hoof regions.	203
2016	TRUSSLER, M.	Laterally Offset Hoof Capsules and their Effect upon the Medial Hoof in Front Feet.	202
2016	MOORE, S.	Hoof Wall Thickness in Equine Feet: The Relevance to Foot Function.	201
2016	BURNS, T.	Histologic characterization of the laminar interface at the crena marginis solearis in horses.	200

2014 – 2000

Date	Author name	Dissertation title	Fellow number
	BROWN. S.	An investigation into the effects on heel morphology following the insertion of 3° proprietary plastic heel wedge pads.	199
	MITCHELL, D.	Hind Foot Geometry and Proportion.	198
	BALCHIN, P.	The Golden Ratio In Relation to Hoof Capsular Geometry In Front Feet.	197
	MILLER, M.	The miracle of the 'natural' foot : limitations of the feral model in domestic horses.	196
	PREECE, W.	Farriery characteristics and treatment of 20 horses presenting with chronic medial heel foot pain.	195
	NEWMAN, S.	The effect of shoe shape on the biomechanics of locomotion in horses with bone spavin.	193
2006	POWELL, C.	Difference in toe and heel angles.	191
2006	HOOD, G.	The effects of lateral extensions on the hind limbs of the horse.	190
2006	CRAWFORD, D.	The effects of lateral extensions on the hind limbs of the horse.	189

1999 – 1990

Date	Author name	Dissertation title	Fellow number
	ARMSTRONG, S.	A discussion of weak, under-run heels and a study of three shoeing methods.	188
	WILLARD, K.	Problems and solutions when shoeing the veteran equine.	187
	WILDERSTEIN, M.	A detailed examination of 'white line disease'.	186
	MADDEN, K.	Identification of the relationship between shoe wear and hoof capsule distortion in the shod front foot.	185
1998	GREGORY, C.	Shoeing the American rodeo horse.	182
1996	POYNTON	Experiences with the use of wedge soles in the treatments of hoof and limb imbalance in adult horses.	181
	JONES, M.	The horses natural balance mechanism and the effects forelimb misalignment and fore feet imbalance have upon it.	179
	DAVISON, H.	Problems encountered when shoeing shire horses for showing.	177
1993	GRIFFIN, B.	Pacer shoeing according to conformation.	176
1993	BELL, I	Evaluating the shoeing and associated hoof problems of household cavalry horses.	175
1992	BUTLER, D.	Factors affecting hoof balance.	174
1991	CURTIS, S.	The incidence of acquired flexural deformity and unilateral club foot (uneven feet) in thoroughbred foals (Non-WCF) BSc Thesis	173

1989 – 1970

Date	Author name	Dissertation title	Fellow number
1989	DEACON, M.	Irregularities in the shape of the hoof capsule of the fore limb in the mature animal.	171
1987	CALDWELL, M.	Pre-navicular syndrome	170
	DUNMALL, P	Seedy toe sandcrack false quarter.	169
1985	BRADBURY, D	Farriery - A Description of Some Actual Cases Requiring Special Consideration	167
	WARE, R.	The balance of the horses foot.	165
	FERRIE, A.	Conformation defects concerning the farrier & corrective methods.	161
	RYAN, T	The blood supply to the horses foot and the farrier.	160
	FLATTERS, B	Ideas on the present day approach to farriery as dictated by horse-owners and financial considerations.	159
	FERRIE, J.	Essay on Laminitis.	158
1978	DUCKETT, D.	Foot Growth.	153
1977	Stern, P.J.	Problems I have found in horses feet and methods of shoeing	152
1974	HEAD, T.	The principles and practice of scientific horse shoeing.	147
1972	Clark, R.J	The adoption of horseshoeing	145

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