Articles by Jeremy McGovern

Chris Gregory Centaur Forge Clinic
Farrier Tip

Horse Anatomy Knowledge Provides 2 Advantages for Farriers

International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Chris Gregory stresses anatomy within his curriculum at the Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. Besides that knowledge of anatomy benefits correctly trimming and shoeing a horse, Gregory says there are two reasons to master the subject.
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Badass Rigs & Trailers

Open and Clean Design

Need for new trailer allowed Texas farrier to improve on layout

After the axle broke on his shoeing trailer in February 2021, Sergio Ponce wasn’t in the market to buy a new one. He would simply replace the axle and get back to work.


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Farrier Businesses See Tremendous Growth During COVID-19

This period of growth allows many farriers to add or remove clients from their practices

In October 2021, we conducted a survey of American Farriers Journal readers asking them how their businesses fared during COVID-19. The results overwhelmingly show that business has grown for farriers.


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Martin Kenny's Rig outside barn
Badass Rigs & Trailers

A Farrier Truck with Practical Modifications

For the last shoeing rig of his career, North Carolina farrier Martin Kenny focused on improved workflow
The December 1990 American Farriers Journal featured an article by Martin Kenny showing how he made his 1987 Ford F-350 custom walk-in rig — a rarity at the time. Over the years, other rigs came and went, including a stripped-down minimalist approach.
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Lapeer, Mich. farrier Dick Becker at anvil
Shoeing For A Living

Advice on Shoeing Hunters and Jumpers with Dick Becker

Dick Becker shares insight on managing the feet of top level sport horses

At 74, Dick Becker isn’t talking retirement. While contemporaries might look to call it a day, Becker dismisses retirement for now, saying he isn’t interested in playing golf. Instead, he still finds motivation working with horses and clients. Especially at his age, there is a difference between shoeing because you want to and shoeing because you have to.


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