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Who is Dr. Esco Buff?
Esco Buff, PhD, APF, CF is the owner of Dr. Esco Buff's Farrier and Founder Service located
in Western, New York. He is an American Farriers Association Certified Farrier (CF) and a
American Association of Professional Farriers Accredited Professional Farrier (APF)with 36
years experience trimming and shoeing horses. Esco was introduced to blacksmithing
and farrier work through his association with the Boy Scouts of American while a staff
member of Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. Esco is a graduate of New
Mexico State Farrier School under Mogan I. "Razz" Rasmussen and the Illinois State
Horseshoeing School. Esco is a Eagle Scout with palms and holds a Bachelor of Science
in Psychology, a Master in Science, and a Doctorate in Business Administration.
Esco Buff is dedicated to excellence in horse foot care. He has a strong interest in working
with foundered horse and limb length disparity horses. Through applying the principles of
hoof balance, biomechanics and holistic body balance, Esco creates sound horses with
healthy functioning feet.
In Recognition of Distinguished Accomplishments, Achievements and Contributions in
Advancing the Farrier Industry, Dr. Esco Buff was inducted into the International
Horseshoeing Hall of Fame in February 2011.
in Western, New York. He is an American Farriers Association Certified Farrier (CF) and a
American Association of Professional Farriers Accredited Professional Farrier (APF)with 36
years experience trimming and shoeing horses. Esco was introduced to blacksmithing
and farrier work through his association with the Boy Scouts of American while a staff
member of Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. Esco is a graduate of New
Mexico State Farrier School under Mogan I. "Razz" Rasmussen and the Illinois State
Horseshoeing School. Esco is a Eagle Scout with palms and holds a Bachelor of Science
in Psychology, a Master in Science, and a Doctorate in Business Administration.
Esco Buff is dedicated to excellence in horse foot care. He has a strong interest in working
with foundered horse and limb length disparity horses. Through applying the principles of
hoof balance, biomechanics and holistic body balance, Esco creates sound horses with
healthy functioning feet.
In Recognition of Distinguished Accomplishments, Achievements and Contributions in
Advancing the Farrier Industry, Dr. Esco Buff was inducted into the International
Horseshoeing Hall of Fame in February 2011.
Founder Treatment
Dr. Esco Buff is a recognized leader in the field of founder farrier treatment and is
routinely consulted for horse's that are foundered or with therapeutic shoeing needs. He
typically shoes between 90 to 140 new foundered horse cases per year. Dr. Buff has the
only book published on how to correctly place heart bar shoes on a laminitic and
foundered horse.
If you would like the best chances to save your laminitic or foundered horse, then it is
advisable to follow Dr. Buff's radiograph procedures and shoeing protocol. Dr. Buff also
has the only documented case of an animal whose coffin bone fell out of the foot. To
date, the animal is sound. See "Service and Specialities" for further information.
In a twelve year period (1991 to 2003), Dr. Buff has documented and shod over 625
new-foundered cases with a 98% survival rate. Of these 82% returned to their original
state of soundness, 16% were unable to return to their original state of soundness and
2% were euthanized. More information can be obtained under the link, "Laminitis and
Founder."
Holistic-Traditional Farrier Approach
Dr. Buff approaches balancing the horse by incorporating the principles of Holism. In
farrier work this means that isolated symptoms are considered secondary to the total
physical state. Therefore, balance is performed by looking at the whole body of the horse.
Esco accomplishes this through a more traditional approach or by using long
established ways of trimming and shoeing while incorporating Holism to achieve balance.
More information can be obtained under the link, "Limb Length Disparity."
Limb Length Disparity (Equine Anisomelia)
Limb Length Disparity (LLD) is an observable body imbalance and physical deviation that
manifests itself in a structurally and/or functionally different limb length, and more than
likely has been created due to congenital, hereditary, injuries, environmental, muscular
and/or spinal problems. Identifying LLD includes a thorough evaluation of the
conformation, muscles, skeletal structures, movement and attitude of the horse. There
are two types of LLD, structural or anatomic limb length disparity and functional or
apparent limb length disparity. In horses, we are mainly dealing with functional LLD. The
disorder of unequal limbs or lack of similarity goes by several names such as: High-Low
Syndrome, Limb Length Inequality, Bilateral Asymmetry, Club Foot (not to be confused
with Club Feet). Only a handful of equine professionals (the late Tony Gonzales, Dr. Doug
Butler, PhD, FWCF, CJF, Jacob Butler, CJF, Dr. Sue Ann Lesser, the late King Lamadora,
Dr. Kerry Ridgway, DVM, DC, David W. Gill, Dr. Esco Buff, PhD, CF to name a few) have
dealt with or described LLD. This topic has been the subject of controversy, particularly in
the areas of causation, identification, treatment and clinical significance. Dr. Buff was the
second person to author a book on this subject. More information can be obtained under
the link, "Limb Length Disparity."
Publishing Works
Due to his extensive experience in shoeing foundered horse and limb length disparity
horses, Dr. Buff has designed and published: the radiograph documentation forms -The
Founder Data Collection and Analysis Form, The Founder Radiographic Collection Form,
and The Equine Digit Radiograph Form, the books - Founder Data Collection and
Analysis - How to take, read and interpret radiographs for the prognosis and treatment of
the foundered horse, and Limb Length Disparity-Equine Anisomelia.
Several of his articles can be found in the American Farriers Journal, European Farriers
Journal and the Professional Farriers Journal. The Founder Data Collection and Analysis
Form is also referenced in the fantastic farrier text book, The Principles of Horseshoeing
(P-3), written by Dr. Doug Butler, PhD, FWCF, CJF and Jacob Butler, CJF.
No farrier or veterinarian should be without this book. Dr. Buff is also a columnist for the
American Farriers Journal writing a business article for farriers in each issue of the trade
magazine.
Clinician
Esco shares his knowledge with an enthusiasm and dedication that reflects his love for
the horse and his trade. He is an international speaker whose knowledge of the farrier
craft make him a natural for consultations, group teaching experiences and as a
presenter at workshops, seminars and clinics.
Dr. Buff lectures on such topics as: Laminitis and Foundered Horseshoeing, How to
Correctly Place a Rigid Steel Heart Bar Shoe, How to Take, Read, and Interpret
Radiographs for the Prognosis and Treatment of the Foundered Horse, Limb Length
Disparity Shoeing, Principles of Body and Limb Balance, Holistic-Traditional Farrier
Science, How to Set-Up and Run a Successful Farrier Business, Farrier Business Skills
and Lameness Problem Solving. See Lectures, Clinics, and Events Page for more topics
and further details.
As an International Speaker, Dr Buff has lectured at: Luwex Hoof Symposium in
Germany; Norsk Hestesenter in Starum, Norway; Farrier Focus in Fort Collins, Colorado;
International Hoof Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio; Equine Affaire in Pomona, California;
Can-Am in London, Canada; Life Data Labs Research Farm in Cherokee, Alabama;
Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School in Sacramento, California; The Horseshoe Barn in
Sacramento, California; to name a few.
Dr. Esco Buff was one of the farriers for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
in which only two farriers represented New York State. Esco also served as one of the
Farrier Team Members for the Dressage Test Event at the 2010 Kentucky Cup.
Dr. Buff was has been awarded with an Outstanding Presentation Award for a lecture
given at the 2009 International Hoof Care Summit.
In Recognition of Distinguished Accomplishments, Achievements and Contributions in
Advancing the Farrier Industry, Dr. Esco Buff was inducted into the International
Horseshoeing Hall of Fame in February 2011.
Dr. Esco Buff is a recognized leader in the field of founder farrier treatment and is
routinely consulted for horse's that are foundered or with therapeutic shoeing needs. He
typically shoes between 90 to 140 new foundered horse cases per year. Dr. Buff has the
only book published on how to correctly place heart bar shoes on a laminitic and
foundered horse.
If you would like the best chances to save your laminitic or foundered horse, then it is
advisable to follow Dr. Buff's radiograph procedures and shoeing protocol. Dr. Buff also
has the only documented case of an animal whose coffin bone fell out of the foot. To
date, the animal is sound. See "Service and Specialities" for further information.
In a twelve year period (1991 to 2003), Dr. Buff has documented and shod over 625
new-foundered cases with a 98% survival rate. Of these 82% returned to their original
state of soundness, 16% were unable to return to their original state of soundness and
2% were euthanized. More information can be obtained under the link, "Laminitis and
Founder."
Holistic-Traditional Farrier Approach
Dr. Buff approaches balancing the horse by incorporating the principles of Holism. In
farrier work this means that isolated symptoms are considered secondary to the total
physical state. Therefore, balance is performed by looking at the whole body of the horse.
Esco accomplishes this through a more traditional approach or by using long
established ways of trimming and shoeing while incorporating Holism to achieve balance.
More information can be obtained under the link, "Limb Length Disparity."
Limb Length Disparity (Equine Anisomelia)
Limb Length Disparity (LLD) is an observable body imbalance and physical deviation that
manifests itself in a structurally and/or functionally different limb length, and more than
likely has been created due to congenital, hereditary, injuries, environmental, muscular
and/or spinal problems. Identifying LLD includes a thorough evaluation of the
conformation, muscles, skeletal structures, movement and attitude of the horse. There
are two types of LLD, structural or anatomic limb length disparity and functional or
apparent limb length disparity. In horses, we are mainly dealing with functional LLD. The
disorder of unequal limbs or lack of similarity goes by several names such as: High-Low
Syndrome, Limb Length Inequality, Bilateral Asymmetry, Club Foot (not to be confused
with Club Feet). Only a handful of equine professionals (the late Tony Gonzales, Dr. Doug
Butler, PhD, FWCF, CJF, Jacob Butler, CJF, Dr. Sue Ann Lesser, the late King Lamadora,
Dr. Kerry Ridgway, DVM, DC, David W. Gill, Dr. Esco Buff, PhD, CF to name a few) have
dealt with or described LLD. This topic has been the subject of controversy, particularly in
the areas of causation, identification, treatment and clinical significance. Dr. Buff was the
second person to author a book on this subject. More information can be obtained under
the link, "Limb Length Disparity."
Publishing Works
Due to his extensive experience in shoeing foundered horse and limb length disparity
horses, Dr. Buff has designed and published: the radiograph documentation forms -The
Founder Data Collection and Analysis Form, The Founder Radiographic Collection Form,
and The Equine Digit Radiograph Form, the books - Founder Data Collection and
Analysis - How to take, read and interpret radiographs for the prognosis and treatment of
the foundered horse, and Limb Length Disparity-Equine Anisomelia.
Several of his articles can be found in the American Farriers Journal, European Farriers
Journal and the Professional Farriers Journal. The Founder Data Collection and Analysis
Form is also referenced in the fantastic farrier text book, The Principles of Horseshoeing
(P-3), written by Dr. Doug Butler, PhD, FWCF, CJF and Jacob Butler, CJF.
No farrier or veterinarian should be without this book. Dr. Buff is also a columnist for the
American Farriers Journal writing a business article for farriers in each issue of the trade
magazine.
Clinician
Esco shares his knowledge with an enthusiasm and dedication that reflects his love for
the horse and his trade. He is an international speaker whose knowledge of the farrier
craft make him a natural for consultations, group teaching experiences and as a
presenter at workshops, seminars and clinics.
Dr. Buff lectures on such topics as: Laminitis and Foundered Horseshoeing, How to
Correctly Place a Rigid Steel Heart Bar Shoe, How to Take, Read, and Interpret
Radiographs for the Prognosis and Treatment of the Foundered Horse, Limb Length
Disparity Shoeing, Principles of Body and Limb Balance, Holistic-Traditional Farrier
Science, How to Set-Up and Run a Successful Farrier Business, Farrier Business Skills
and Lameness Problem Solving. See Lectures, Clinics, and Events Page for more topics
and further details.
As an International Speaker, Dr Buff has lectured at: Luwex Hoof Symposium in
Germany; Norsk Hestesenter in Starum, Norway; Farrier Focus in Fort Collins, Colorado;
International Hoof Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio; Equine Affaire in Pomona, California;
Can-Am in London, Canada; Life Data Labs Research Farm in Cherokee, Alabama;
Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School in Sacramento, California; The Horseshoe Barn in
Sacramento, California; to name a few.
Dr. Esco Buff was one of the farriers for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
in which only two farriers represented New York State. Esco also served as one of the
Farrier Team Members for the Dressage Test Event at the 2010 Kentucky Cup.
Dr. Buff was has been awarded with an Outstanding Presentation Award for a lecture
given at the 2009 International Hoof Care Summit.
In Recognition of Distinguished Accomplishments, Achievements and Contributions in
Advancing the Farrier Industry, Dr. Esco Buff was inducted into the International
Horseshoeing Hall of Fame in February 2011.
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Contact Information:
Email: escobuff@frontiernet.net
Dr. Esco Buff's Farrier and Founder Service
Esco Buff, PhD, APF, CF
631 Bay Road
Webster, New York 14580
Email: escobuff@frontiernet.net
Dr. Esco Buff's Farrier and Founder Service
Esco Buff, PhD, APF, CF
631 Bay Road
Webster, New York 14580
