International Hoof-Care Summit -- 2021 Virtual Clinic Series
Date: 02/01/21
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When asking a farrier about his or her philosophy on any number of hoof-care tasks — trimming protocol, shoe fit, even shoe or nail choice — the answers are largely unpredictable because they vary widely. However, when asking farriers how they regard the periople, they fall into one of two camps — those who avoid it and those who remove it.
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Hoof-Care 101
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Start with these information-packed articles hand-picked by our editors:
Dealing with Thrush and White Line Disease
Combining topical treatments with good hoof care will help you keep these common problems under control.
Why Equine Bones Break and Tendons Rupture
Understanding anatomy and physics can help prevent severe injuries.
Use Sugar to Treat Those Nasty Hoof Wound Injuries
The remarkable use of sugardine is now accepted more frequently by many veterinarians and farriers because of successful results and its economic significance.
Cryotherapy’s Role in Helping Lame Horses
Researchers examine cryotherapy’s analgesic effects with study of horses with induced lameness.
Back Up the Horse’s Entire Foot, Not Just the Toe
"Backing up the toe" might make the foot look aesthetically pleasing, but 6 weeks later all the work that was done previously needs to be done again. Focusing on just the toe leaves out the rest of the foot. Instead of thinking of backing up the toe, the focus needs to be on “backing up the whole foot.”
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American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
Badass Rigs & Trailers: Farrier’s Trailer Built by FFA Students
How to Achieve the Benefits of a Frog Support Horseshoe
Arizona Farrier Rises to Dry-Heat Hoof-Care Challenges
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Special Report For Equine Veterinarians
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Farrier Videos
Texas FFA Students Made Farrier's Horseshoeing Trailer
Texas farrier Don Mock's shoeing trailer was built as a project by (then) high schoolers Warren and Dean Evans. The brothers made this project as part of their Future Farmers of America Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems course. He uses the trailer at his hunter/jumper client Bay Yard Farms. This trailer won the best FFA project award at the State Fair of Texas.
Tool Tips: Improve Your Efficiency with Calipers
Farriers have a variety of measurement tools that can serve as a guide, whether they're at a barn earning a living or a competition honing their shoemaking skills. Fairhope, Ala., farrier and American Farriers Team captain Daniel Jones, CJF, discusses a couple of key things you can do with calipers to improve your efficiency at the anvil and accuracy when making nail holes.
Small Trailer Helps Farrier's Durability
In this episode, using smaller trailers has saved wear and tear to lengthen Indiana farrier’s shoeing career by not unloading and loading at each horse barn.
Trusted 20-year-old Trailer Earns High Marks from Farrier
In this episode, Arizona farrier Eric Billingsley shows the 4-Star gooseneck trailer and truck he relies on to navigate the hilly, desert country he calls home. He purchased and designed that trailer about 20 years ago and it continues to provide Billingsley and his apprentices with business efficiency and peace of mind.
Hoof Nutrition Intelligence
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What can I do to maintain and support healthy hooves with my two Appaloosa mares?
If you suspect you may be dealing with hoof problems that have a nutritional component, consider having your hay or pasture grasses analyzed. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit. -
What is the connection between selenium and a healthy hoof?
Selenium is considered a trace mineral. It is especially important with horses because too much — or too little — can be detrimental and even fatal. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit. -
How should horses that are on pasture 24-7 be initiated to spring grasses?
Our recommendations include a slow initiation to spring pasture and not waiting to start grazing until the grasses are 6-8 inches tall. This assumes you are in a northern location with distinct growing seasons, including a winter that results in the reliance on hay. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit. -
What are the most critical interactions between nutrients and hoof growth?
When considering the most critical interactions between nutrients and hoof growth, keep in mind that a balanced delivery of nutrients is important. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
From the Desk of AFJ
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A Beloved Mare Gets Her Last Full Set of Horseshoes
A young farrier arrives at his shoeing appointment in North Central Alabama. It’s not just any shoeing appointment, though. It’s his first. A full set. -
Why are U.S. Lawmakers Taking an Unusual Step to Fight Horse Soring?
More than 50 years after the Horse Protection Act of 1970 became law, soring continues to be a hot-button issue — one that is taking greater prominence after an extraordinary step by lawmakers. -
We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know About the Hoof
One thing that is consistent across every specialized field is that overconfidence can quickly develop in practitioners and have disastrous consequences for others. This is especially true when it comes to professions that provide care for others, such as doctors, vets and even farriers. -
Always Dreaming About the Amatos’ Big Shoes
Thoroughbred racing is an extended family where lifelong friendships are forged and memorable experiences are shared and celebrated. A chance meeting in a doctor’s waiting room one Saratoga morning led me on such a journey.
Attend the International Hoof-Care Summit — 2021 Virtual Clinic Series
The International Hoof-Care Summit — 2021 Virtual Clinic Series will deliver practical, ongoing education to accommodate the busy farrier’s schedule through an online learning experience featuring an unprecedented series of Virtual Clinic presentations released throughout 8 months beginning in February, 2021.
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Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
Kawell USA
Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
SmartPak
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
Vettec
Vettec has been manufacturing and distributing the highest level of horse hoof care products worldwide for over 15 years. Vettec’s extensive line of hoof-related materials allow your hoof-care professional to complete hoof repairs and glue on shoes with Adhere, urethane adhesive, as well as create instant horse shoes and foal extensions with Super Fast, equi-thane adhesive.
From the Pages of American Farriers Journal
South African Farrier Discusses the Role of 3D Printing
South African farrier Derek Poupard discusses the role of 3D printing in his hoof-care practice at Godolphin Stables in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Poupard was featured in the April 2021 issue of American Farriers Journal.
Product Roundups
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Pads and Pad/Packing Material Product Roundup 2021
Check out the latest pads and pad/packing material from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
Hoof, Joint Supplements & Feed Product Roundup 2021
Check out the latest hoof, joint supplements and feed from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
Thrush, Anti-Fungal Treatments & Insect Control Product Roundup 2021
Check out the latest thrush, anti-fungal treatments and insect control products from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.
Top Store Items
45 Memorable Articles from the History of American Farriers Journal
When the editors of American Farriers Journal discussed how to celebrate our 45th anniversary, we wanted to create something nostalgic for veteran farriers and provide historical context for younger farriers. Yet to truly cover the history of hoof-care thoughts of 5 decades, we would have to amass volumes. With this special report, we highlight influential articles and entries from the magazine. For each year, we selected a single article that marked an event, a trend, monumental change or important information and discuss its significance.
2019 Farrier Business Practices Report
This annual report is your personal guide for monitoring the trends and economic changes affecting the farrier industry. You’ll gain insight into the equine industry and discover how your farrier business compares to others by getting a glimpse at yearly farrier income growth, what farriers are charging, how farriers are funding retirement, where they are obtaining footcare product information, and much more!
Special Report for Equine Veterinarians
It requires a team to care for the horse. This special 34-page report is your guide for building better working relationships with farriers for the health of the horse. In this report for equine veterinarians, gain insight about the farrier industry and helpful advice from equine veterinarians on how they start and maintain strong working relationships with farriers.
Hall Of Fame Farrier Tips - Volume 4
The latest edition of Hall of Fame Farrier Tips features a plethora of valuable advice from respected veteran members of the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame. Each was interviewed on various topics they thought every farrier should know; such as how to find hoof-care business success, steps for effectively shoeing horses, bridging the communication gap between veterinarians and farriers, and much more!