December 2007 Vol. 15 No. 6 2 〜 3 4 5 6 〜 7 8 Veteran Farrier Admire Moon wins Representatives from A New Approach Japanese Principal Hideharu Miyaki the 27th Japan Hong Kong, Korea, to the Role of Race Results Energetically Shares Cup! Malaysia, Qatar, Regenerative Shoeing Tips in and Singapore Take Medicine in the Thailand Yutaka Take wins Part in 2007 ARF Treatment of 4th Japan Cup Specialized Study Tendonitis in Japan Dirt on Vermilion! Program Veteran Farrier Hideharu Miya- ki Energetically Shares Shoeing Tips in Thailand Horse Shoeing Workshop Report Thai representatives approached JAIR in July 2007, about having Japanese farriers provide the latest shoeing techniques while holding bilateral exchanges in horse shoeing. This served as a basis for JAIR CEO Dr. Naoaki Koike’s visit to Thailand in September and the conclusion of an agreement with Thai representatives for a veteran Japanese farrier to be sent to Thailand to provide a workshop on shoeing. This provided the background for Japan Farriers Association Councilor Hideharu Miyaki to give a five-day seminar of horse shoeing workshops from November the 5th through the 9th. Immediately following opening ceremonies at the Royal Turf Club of Thailand (RTCT) the first day, Miyaki Thai farriers study Miyaki’s (center) trimming demonstration. gave a presentation to Thai farriers and racing industry representatives. On the following day, Miyaki traveled demonstration of shoeing on a total Subjects covered in a detailed talk to the KT Stud Farm, a private farm that of four horses to round out the day of included hoof growth and anatomy, breeds horses to run at RTCT and the instruction. the benefits of hoof oil; correct hoof Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC). On the third day, Miyaki demonstrated shapes and adjustment; hoof angles Miyaki toured the stud farm during the shoeing at KT Stud Farm throughout and tendon motion; diseases and morning checking out the racehorses, the day. Specifically, he provided shoeing therapies; together with stallions, broodmares, foals, and native detailed explanations of Advanced the importance of trimming foals’ horses that would be shoed and the Cushion Support (ACS), a shoeing hooves. He departed Bangkok after condition of their limbs. Miyaki also therapy for horses afflicted by laminitis his presentation and proceeded to inspected the horses’ stables, stalls, and and tendonitis. He also showed how to Pakchong, Nakornratchasima Province, pastures. He then gave a seminar where shoe a horse suffering from “club foot” for discussions with Bangkok racing he showed the types of shoeing tools and offered advice on how to make the industry representatives about how the and horseshoes that are used in Japan, proper shoe and shoeing techniques their workshops would proceed . explaining their purpose and usage. for horses that had contracted the After giving shoeing disease. He then demonstrated how demonstrations on two to shoe horses with “Long Toe-Under racehorses, he trimmed Run Heel” configurations, as well as and shoed a racehorse providing practical tips on trimming while providing specific and shoeing ponies, quarter horses, and instruction and tips other non-racehorses. to the Thai farriers. Miyaki arrived at KT Stud Farm at During the afternoon, 8 a.m. the next day, and worked until he analyzed sick horses evening, shoeing together with Thai f o r s y m p t o m s a n d farriers. Upon arrival, Miyaki began d e m o n s t r a t e d h o w by demonstrating how to fit a horse to shoe a horse with that had contracted laminitis in both evident abnormalities in forelimbs with “Egg Bar Shoes”. its two forelegs. He then Witnessing an obvious improvement Hideharu Miyaki (L) gives a detailed presentation on shoeing. gave a practical teaching in the horse’s gait, the observing Thai Miyaki (L) and a Thai farrier collaborate in trimming Miyaki (L) gives tips on how to trim a Myanmar- Miyaki introduced how to use ACS for horses a horse bred horse. with laminitis and tendonitis farriers and industry representatives stallion that had a damaged hoof wall. development of horse racing in other could not conceal their surprise at He also applied a “salt poultice” to the countries in the future through these Miyaki’s expert technique. damaged hoof of a broodmare that had types of technical and personnel Miyaki not only demonstrated injured the sole of her hoof. He then exchanges. shoeing techniques that day, but also shoed several stallions and broodmares discussed the theories and philosophies while discussing the main points with of shoeing. For example, on horses the Thai farriers. he shoed the previous day, Miyaki Miyaki then observed the Thai Comments from Hideharu palpated those that he felt would need farriers actually shoe their horses Miyaki considerable attention, explaining what inside the barn, offering advice based future shoeing approaches that might on his experiences. However, he often First, I am extremely grateful be used for each horse. He also offered demonstrated with his own hands rather to have been able to shoe many advice on how to make shoes for sick than just offering verbal advice, when horses with the Thai farriers horses, and discussed with the Thai they encountered shoeing that was and also implement therapeutic farriers the types of shoeing therapies relatively difficult, shoeing for sick horses. The that should be implemented for horses Closing ceremonies for this program farriers, along with other racing with other types of diseases. were held after the completion of the industry representatives, listened last of these horseshoeing workshops. enthusiastically to my thoughts Dr. Anuchit Sitthichaiyakul, RTCT and theories on shoeing during Panel Veterinarian and the Thai official the workshops. This made me in charge of this program, offered quite happy and at the same time, appreciative remarks to Miyaki, who answering all their questions as we responded in kind. Sad at having to shoed together was a real education part following the ceremony, each for myself as well. At the KT Stud of the Thai farriers exchanged firm Farm, the program venue had a handshakes with Miyaki. Although diverse range of horses, from foals Miyaki and the local farriers spent to active racehorses, broodmares, only a short time together, they eagerly and stallions, as well as ponies worked together on improving shoeing and native breeds. As a farrier, Observers are amazed at the horse’s smooth I was extremely delighted to be gait after being fitted with “Egg Bar Shoes”. techniques and it was apparent a strong relationship of friendship and trust able to shoe in such a wonderful When Miyaki arrived at KT Stud had been built between them after the teaching and learning environment. Farm on the fifth day, he immediately numerous discussions. I could not be more pleased if the demonstrated how to shoe and trim a JAIR hopes to contribute to the techniques and expertise I shared this time prove useful to everyone. While hoping that this kind of opportunity might interest even more people in shoeing, it is also my fervent wish that exchanges of personnel and techniques related to shoeing will proceed to widen internationally, thus leading to a higher level of shoeing worldwide and, as a result, will aid in, the further development of global Banner hung at barn reads, “JAIR, RBSC & RTCT Miyaki exchanges firm handshake with Thai horse racing. Horse Shoeing Workshops in Thailand.” farriers’ representative at closing ceremony. Admire Moon wins the 27th Japan Cup! by Michael Tabart The Grade 1 Japan Cup was run Chosan stuck to today over 2400m at Tokyo racecourse the fence and tried today, and Darley Japan Farm Co. to fight on as the Ltd’s recent purchase, Admire Moon, challengers came. bounced back from his disappointing Iwata had followed 6th in the Grade 1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) Chosan along the to win by a head in a great finish to the inside around the prestigious race. final corner, and The race was run at an average as the other horses pace, with outsider Chosan taking the spread wide, he early lead from veteran NAR galloper pulled Admire Moon around the leader’ and finished 4th a further length back, Cosmo Bulk. Olivier Peslier settled s heels and asked him to sprint. He while 2006 Melbourne Cup victor Delta 4th favorite Pop Rock on the fence quickly put a gap on the field, but then Blues finished on well at the end to grab behind the leaders, and Yasunari Iwata several horses began making ground 5th. The best of the foreign entrants was settled Admire Moon behind him in down the outside. Pop Rock and UK representative Papal Bull finishing the early stages. 3rd favorite Inti Raimi Meisho Samson came with their runs 7th, just ahead of US trained Artiste was a little further back, together with side by side, and Vodka looked a threat Royal in 8th. Saddex finished 11th, short favorite Meisho Samson (ridden on their outside after threading her way while Halicarnassus finished 17th. by Yutaka Take), while Hirofumi Shii through the field. The winner Admire Moon is a 4yo settled 2nd favorite 3yo filly Vodka at But Admire Moon fought on bravely colt by End Sweep out of the Sunday the tail of the field. and at the finish line, prevailed by a Silence mare My Katies. He is owned As the field entered the straight, head from Pop Rock, with Meisho by Darley Japan Farm Co. Ltd, was the majority of the field shifted to the Samson a neck further back in 3rd. bred by Northern Racing and is outside of the track, but the leader Vodka died on her run in the last 100m trained by Hiroyoshi Matsuda.