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In less than severe cases, hoof packing used with a pad may be your best option to keep a horse in activity. In more detrimental cases, you may need to present a case to an owner that the two aren't a suitable alternative to rest.
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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.
Remembering John Marino
3 Methods for Patching Hoof Wall
Severe Equine Tendon Injuries Don’t Have to be Fatal
Farrier Tips
- Avoid Getting “Overly Excited” When Trimming
- Moving a Horse Off the Wall
- Help Yourself While Helping Arthritic Horses
- Helpful Advice for Working with Young Horses’ Feet
- Are You Using the Horn Correctly?
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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Is laminitis or colic a bigger concern to horse owners?
Danica Pollard, PhD student at the Royal Veterinary College, discusses laminitis and colic frequency and encourages owners to learn the signs on laminitis. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine). -
How great is the risk of turning my two horses out on a lush green pasture this spring?
Dr. Eleanor Kellon, a staff veterinary specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition, discusses the risk of letting horses feed on the lush new growths of pasture. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine). -
How Do I Go About Planning the Proper Diet for My Laminitic Horse?
Jennifer A. Wrigley, director of nursing for the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center Equi-Assist Home Care program, breaks down four important questions to ask when planning a diet for a laminitic horse. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine). -
Can thyroid concerns lead to poor hoof quality?
Frank Gravlee and Scott Gravlee, veterinarians and equine nutritionists at Life Data Labs, discuss components of the thyroid hormone and the effects of a deficiency in either. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
From the Desk of AFJ
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Answering the Question that All Farriers Dread
I love the animals I support. It’s like they are mine. They are close, trusting friends who afford me courtesy, respect and love every time they allow me to eliminate their first line of defense — running — when they give me their foot. -
The Legacy of Change
In the April 2019 issue of American Farriers Journal, we celebrate the legacy of Hall of Fame farrier John Marino, who passed away in March 2019. As you will see in the article in this issue, he had a tremendous impact on the farriers who knew him. He had a lengthy horseshoeing career that took him from the East Coast to the Lone Star State. -
He Was My Best Teacher
Our most important lessons as farriers often are learned through that one horse. These cases deliver an education that can’t be duplicated in any classroom. For me, that horse was Stretch. -
Pacific Northwest Farrier Programs Facing the Axe
It seems that primary farrier education is under fire in the Pacific Northwest.
American Farriers Journal Podcast
Reintroduction of the Horse to Mainland North America: The Horse Before 1519
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Castle Plastics, listen to a discussion with Dr. Deb Bennett on the horse in North American before the conquest of the Aztecs.
The American Farriers Journal podcast is brought to you by Castle Plastics
Castle Plastics is a 5th generation, family owned and operated injection molding manufacturing business. 2020 marks the celebration of our 100th anniversary! For over 30 years now, we have dedicated our production capabilities to the equine industry with our vast assortment of superior hoof pads. We take pride in both the innovation and quality of all the products that we have developed and introduced to the market over the years, as well as the fact that each and every item that leaves our facility is manufactured in house, in the USA. Castle pads are currently used globally by the majority of all hoof care professionals. Contact us at 1-800-9CASTLE, or visit us online at www.castleplastics.com for product and supplier information.
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Life Data Labs Inc
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 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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Thrush, Anti-Fungal Treatments & Insect Control Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest thrush, anti-fungal treatments and insect control products from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
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.
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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!