AMFQ 30th Annual Convention
Date: 10/18/18
Location: Quebec,
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It’s easy for farriers to think of a hoof as a sponge that easily soaks up water from the environment. But scientific studies find no difference in relative hydration between hooves from wet or dry environments. What’s actually going on in hoof hydration is far more complicated.
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American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Farrier Tips
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Farrier Videos
Footing Considerations For Show Farriers
Florida farrier Sandy Johnson talks about footing considerations, including the effects of extreme weather on arena footing and how to address problems competing horses can experience at the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
2018 Summit Mail-In Exercise
Craig Trnka builds the bar shoe in the 2018 Summit Mail-In Exercise. VICTORY sponsored this challenge.
Using Copper Sulfate Spray to Address Hoof Issues
New Jersey farrier Bob Pethick and his team show how they use copper sulfate to help manage feet damaged by wetness and environment.
Farrier Quick Takes (Chuck Presnail): Choosing An Anvil
California farrier Chuck Presnail offers some advice on what to look for when buying an anvil for daily shoeing.
Hoof Nutrition Intelligence
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Is feeding sulfur essential for maintaining hoof quality?
Dr. Eleanor Kellon, staff veterinary specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition, discusses how to supply sulfur to maintain hoof quality. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine). -
How much should I involve my farrier with the nutrition of my horses?
Dr. Kathleen Crandell, nutritionist with Kentucky Equine Research, discusses the farrier's role in providing healthcare advice on topics beyond shoeing and soundness. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine). -
Do I need to be concerned with laminitis during the fall months?
Ice Horse staffers offer five things to remember about laminitis, your horse and the changing seasons. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine). -
Can feeding biotin help eliminate rainrot concerns with one of my horses?
Laura Petroski, equine veterinarian, and Catherine Whitehouse, nutrition advisor, discuss the causes and treatments of rainrot. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
From the Desk of AFJ
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Professionalism Doesn’t Cost Much
In every Farrier Business Practices Survey that we have conducted (including the upcoming 2018 edition), more than 90% of working farriers have at least one backyard horse client. Because of this, backyard horses are called the backbone of the industry. -
Work Wisely With An Eye On The Future
A few years ago, my bad back ended my ability to get under horses. I still help other farriers shoe horses, but I don’t get under them anymore. My back was not injured from horses. It was ruined by crawling in and out of trucks to get what I needed — from having an inefficient rig. I hurt myself more by lifting anvils than I ever did picking up a horse’s foot. When you’re short as I am, you have to get it way above belt level to get it back into the truck. -
Canada Vet Law Underscores U.S. Farriers’ Call To Retain Exemption
When the American Veterinary Medical Association proposed eliminating the farrier exemption from its Model Veterinary Practice Act, the hoof-care industry’s response was resoundingly unfavorable. -
Don’t Forget To Protect Yourself
Most farriers complete each day having accomplished what they set out to do — helping horses. Then there are days when things go sideways and the plan goes out the window.
American Farriers Journal Podcast
A Conversation With Curtis Burns
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with Wellington, Fla., farrier Curtis Burns, who shares details of his rollercoaster of a career path.
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Online Hoof-Care Classrooms
Laminitis: Research And Recommendations On Management For Horse Owners And Horse Care Professionals
Sponsored by: Ice Horse
Dr. James Orsini, Director of the Laminitis Institute at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center, presents the latest research and practical approaches to dealing with laminitis — equine’s most dreaded disease.
Guide To Suppliers
This special digital compilation is a resource you can turn to time and again during the year as you evaluate your many choices in our vibrant hoof-care industry. Additional features will continue to be added throughout the year, so check back often to stay up-to-date!
Product Roundups
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Shoeing Boxes, Power Tools & Rigs Product Roundup 2018
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Rasps, Knives & Hand Tools Product Roundup 2018
Check out the latest rasps and hand tools from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Hoof Coatings, Dressings & Wound Care Product Roundup 2018
Check out the latest hoof coatings, dressings and wound care products from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.
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Red Flags For Farriers
This incredibly detailed 62-page report features detailed information on a variety of areas that hoof-care professionals have reported as impediments to the success of their business, challenges in their everyday hoof-care work and threats to the health of their horses’ feet. From posture problems to recognizing when to fire a client, this report will provide you with tips and advice to get your hands around minor issues early, before they escalate into major ones.
The Horse's of Assateague Island
See the hooves and feet of the wild horses from the Assateague Island National Seashore – a wet environment located along the southern border of Maryland and the northern border of Virginia. Examined in this detailed 24-page photo essay is a collection of 12 wild horses that died of natural causes or accidental death at the hands of humans between 2006 and 2014.
Critical Concerns When Making Traction Decisions
Too much or too little traction can lead to poor performance or even catastrophic injury. This insightful 16-page report explores the positive and negative effects of adding traction devices to shoes so you can avoid any detrimental outcomes.
Top Tips To Improve Your Farrier Practice Today
Glean handy and highly practical advice from top hoof-care professionals you can put to immediate use. You'll find tips for maximizing the life of your tools, best practice guidelines for dealing with laminitis, proven strategies for finding and keeping the right clients, pearls of wisdom from veteran hoof-care professionals and so many more!