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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.
Hoof-Care Professionals Get Ideas to Improve Their Everyday Work
Can a Conformational Deformity Be Corrected or Maintained?
Farrier Tips
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Farrier Videos
2019 American Farrier’s Association Convention Vern Hornquist Memorial Class
Watch International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Roy Bloom of Drummond, Wis., as he forges the winning shoe during the Vern Hornquist Memorial Class at the 2019 American Farrier’s Association Convention in Tulsa, Okla. Bloom forged a 10 1/4” x 3/8” x 1” shoe from a 4 1/2” x 5” piece of aluminum bar stock. The toe must be 3/16” and the heel must be 1/2”. It also must fit six #4 city head nails.
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.
Hoof Nutrition Intelligence
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Can the particular region where a horse lives have an impact on potential Cushing’s disease dangers?
Catherine Whitehouse, Kentucky Equine Research nutrition advisor, discusses the varying presentation of Cushing’s disease, or PPID, in horses around the world. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine). -
Can the fact that one of my horses is overweight lead to laminitis concerns?
By Devan Catalano and Krishona Martinson, PhD, equine specialists with the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minn., confirm that there is a higher risk of laminitis in overweight horses and offer tools to determine if a horse is overweight. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine). -
Some hoof supplements advertise that they support healthy blood flow. Since some folks feel that hooves are dead tissue, why is this important?
Danvers Child, a farrier and an equine hoof consultant with SmartPak, discusses how a good nutritional program is essential to good circulation and vascularity in the hoof. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine). -
What nutritional concerns should I have if my horses develop hoof ring or hoof ridge concerns?
Catherine Whitehouse, nutritionist with Kentucky Equine Research, discusses nutritional concerns related to hoof rings and ridges. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
From the Desk of AFJ
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Pacific Northwest Farrier Programs Facing the Axe
It seems that primary farrier education is under fire in the Pacific Northwest. -
Rebranding Unwanted Horses
When there is an unpleasant reputation around something, one way to reshape public perception is by changing the common terminology used. For example, when West Side business people of New York City wanted to erase the rough and crime-ridden reputation of the historic neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen, they declared it should be known as “Clinton.” -
An Old Farrier
A bunch of young farriers stood looking down at a horse’s foot. They talked of what to do and how to do it, what measures to take to make the horse sound again, shaking their heads. -
Veterinarian-Farrier Relationships Flourish When Egos Aren’t In The Way
I enjoy discussing veterinarian-farrier relationships. This subject reminds me of a quote from the legendary Baltimore Sun writer H.L. Mencken: “For every complex problem there is a solution that is clear, simple and wrong.” There’s not an easy answer to the question on improving veterinarian-farrier relationships because we are complex individuals.
American Farriers Journal Podcast
Conversations With Dave Gilliam, Shane Westman And Dr. Craig Lesser
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Vettec, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with spoke with Flower Mound, Texas, farrier Dave Gilliam and University of California, Davis farrier Shane Westman. He'll also discuss with Dr. Craig Lesser of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.
The American Farriers Journal Podcast is brought to you by Vettec.
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Kawell USA
Kawell began as a university project geared towards innovation, problem solving, and maintenance services for the veterinary industry. Over the last few years we have worked with specialized companies and professionals in order to develop the theoretical and technical basis needed to design and manufacture a therapeutic product for the care of horses and prevention of disease.
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.
Online Hoof-Care Classrooms
Measuring The Hoof In Radiographs And Photographs
Sponsored by: EponaMind
Farriers and veterinarians who wish to collect good data on the cases they see should consider getting to the next level in how they photograph and radiograph the hoof. In this webinar replay, EponaMind Vice President John Craig teaches you how to take effective photographs and radiographs of the hoof, the basics of image calibration, how artificial intelligence is here to do the work for you and more.
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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Nails & Horseshoes Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest nails and horseshoes from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
Anvils, Anvil Stands, Stall Jacks & Forges Product Spotlight 2019
Check out the latest in forges from one of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
Farrier Gear & Safety Protection Product Roundup 2018
Check out the latest farrier gear and safety protection 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!