This page lists material that supplements the May/June 2016 issue of American Farriers Journal.
[Videos] Shoeing For A Living: Ritner Goff's Successful Apprentice Program
• Hiring Apprentices
• Finding Apprentices
• Running An Apprentice Program
• Apprentice Duties
(Supplements to the article "For The Love Of Shoeing And Teaching" on Page 22.)
[Videos] Farrier Quick Takes: Ian McKinlay's Process For Lacing And Patching Cracks
Ontario farrier Ian McKinlay demonstrates his process for cleaning, lacing and patching a quarter crack. This is a common practice he uses to get a horse back on the track.
(Supplement to the article "Lacing And Patching Cracks: Still Getting Horses Back Into Competition" on Page 44.)
[Videos] Farrier Quick Takes: Fabio Gnoatto's Trimming & Shoeing Philosophy
• The Importance Of Evaluating A Foot
• The Importance Of Finding The Center Of Rotation
• The Importance Of Making A Plan
• Shoe Size Selection
• Shoeing For Performance
• Getting The Client Involved In Hoof Care
(Supplement to the article "Trimming To The Center Of Rotation" on Page 62.)
2016 National Farriers Week
• Submit a farrier tribute for inclusion in the 2016 Farriers Spotlight digital edition
• Download the 2016 National Farriers Week Certificate
(Supplement to the article "Be Part Of The Farriers Spotlight" on Page 65.)
Working With Aluminum? Consider TIG Welding
Read about a therapeutic shoe option that can be made using a TIG welder. This article requires a digital subscription for viewing if you have reached your 7 free premium article limit.
(Supplements to the article "Test Aluminum's Heat Before Working With It" on Page 73.)
[Video] Farrier Quick Takes (Sam Fabila): Creating A Do-It-Yourself Workstation
Fiddletown, Calif., farrier Sam Fabilia details how he converted an old Ingersoll-Rand air compressor trailer into a simple and functional workstation.
(Supplement to the article "Creating A Simple And Functional Workstation" on Page 78.)
