American Farriers Journal

Shoeing Tips: Take Conformation Issues Into Consideration In Shoeing Scheduling

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:55:17 -0600

Understanding the complete package of a horse, including its conformation, will help you determine how often it should be shod.

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American Farriers Journal, The Hands-On Magazine For Professional Farriers, is the world's leading magazine on horeshoeing and equine footcare. AFJ publishes articles on horse anatomy, physiology, leg pathology, therapeutic shoeing, mechanics, special shoeing techniques, forging, welding, horse handling, working with veterinarians, farrier professionalism, customer relations, horeshoeing tools and products, and all phases of business practices and management. AFJ is a paid-circulation magazine and also accepts paid advertising.

AFJ Events

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:46:38 -0600

Find clinics, competitions, lectures, conferences, certifications and other events in the equine hoof-care community.

Shoeing Tips

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:48:12 -0600

Here are hints and advice from professionals from around the world to help you tackle the business and science of farriery.

Shoeing Tips: Quarter-Crack Repairs Too Often Fraught With Failure

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:39:21 -0600

Steve Teichman of Chester County Farrier Associates in Unionville, Pa., says that quarter crack's easy to make mistakes when attempting to patch quarter cracks. In his business, he frequently sees these due to these mistakes.

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AFJ-tv Video - Frankly Speaking: Mentors Are Essential

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:57:51 -0600

American Farriers Journal Editor and Publisher Frank Lessiter says that mentors can help make the difference in your shoeing career.

Online Extras: March 2010

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Features

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:12:39 -0600

In-depth stories from the world of hoof care. Learn about topics ranging from dealing with navicular disease, laminitis, how to improve your business and other footcare issues.

Features: Farrier Jerry Mathews In A Driving Horse Competition

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:09:32 -0600

When he isn't busy shoeing, Jerry Mathews trains driving horses. He also participates in competitions, such as this one from 2008.

Features: Beat The Buzz

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:39:57 -0600

ommercial sprays have their place, but also limitations, so farriers have found ways to provide relief from biting insects for themselves and their horses.

In this issue

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:47 -0600

Take a look at what's featured inside this issue of American Farriers Journal, this issue looks at coronary band problems, foal extensions, ihcs and more

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AFJ-tv Video - Insight From International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famers (Part 1)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:41:01 -0600

Three horsehoeing Hall O Famers discuss what influenced their early careers.

AFJ-tv Video - Farrier Quick Takes: Dean Moshier (Part 1)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:06:52 -0600

Here's a quick tip on how you should network with other farriers, especially if you are jsut starting out.

AFJ-tv Video: Farrier Quick Takes

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:53:38 -0600

These videos showcase the opinions of horseshoers from the U.S. and Canada. These farriers include those who have just graduated from shoeing school to members of the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.

Back Issues: December 2009 Issue

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:14:42 -0600

This issue of American Farriers Journal is the annual supplier guide. It gives farriers year-round access to the leading manufacturers, suppliers and innovators in the hoof-care industry.

Back Issues: September/October 2009 Issue

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:14:20 -0600

This issue examines toe grabs on Thoroughbreds, rehabing hooves, non-metal horeshoes and developing your forging skills.

Back Issues: November 2009 Issue

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:14:08 -0600

This issue of American Farriers Journal is the annual supplier guide. It gives farriers year-round access to the leading manufacturers, suppliers and innovators in the hoof-care industry.

Back Issues: January/February 2010 Issue

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:13:45 -0600

This issue of American Farriers Journal examines efficiency in all job aspects, takes you for a ride with a shoeing couple, lists fly sprays, tackles coronary band problems and recapts the International Hoof-Care Summit.