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Ian McKinlay: Big Brown's Foot Specialist
"Ian McKinlay is one of the foremost specialists on hoofcare in American Racing and the man who cares for the valuable feet of Big Brown..."
[read more] http://www.bigbrowntriplecrown.com/2008/05/ian-mckinlay-big-browns-foot-specialist.html
The New York Post - Racing's Eyes on Big Brown
"... it's very simple," said Ian McKinlay, the equine foot specialist called in to treat the cracked hoof, which he likened to a split fingernail that begins in the cuticle... McKinlay treats about 30 horses a month for quarter cracks at the New York tracks, and they are able to race with no problem..."
[read more] www.nypost.com/seven/05272008/sports/racings_eyes_on_big_brown_112642.htm
The Washington Post - Big Brown Injured, won't skip Belmont
"... Big Brown became the first winner of the Kentucky Derby to race with glue-on shoes -- called Yasha shoes -- rather than nailed-in metal shoes. McKinlay replaced the glue-on shoes with a new pair two days before Big Brown won the Preakness..."
[read more] www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/25/AR2008052501782.html
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