Dedicating a portion of the American Farrier’s Association convention to horse owners was apparently a good move, as record-breaking numbers attended the event in Chattanooga, Tenn., during late February.

The urge to tinker with something seems as much a part of being a farrier as is the smell of hoof smoke.

THE Z-BAR IS an interesting shoe to apply to a horse’s foot and can be extremely effective in the right circumstances.

SEVERAL NEW ADDITIONS in this issue are geared toward making it much easier to get “bonus” information on footcare techniques and valuable product information in a more timely matter.

IF YOU HEAR about a tool management tip that works well for another farrier, the chances are good that it’s something you’ll want to consider using.

IN TWO POWERFUL idea-a-minute presentations at the recent International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, seven veteran shoers shared more than eight dozen money-making ideas.