University of California-Davis farrier Shane Westman leads an exclusive hands-on wet lab to apply a novel sole-hoof wall immobilization technique for stabilizing P3 fractures.
It was a busy year at American Farriers Journal, as we highlighted industry updates, sound business advice, valuable hoof-care insights, as well as the global future of the equine industry. As we enter the new year, we wanted to share the most popular content from 2023.
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.
Wounds, cracks, or openings in the hoof capsule or sole due to abscess, hoof failure or puncture can be difficult to manage in the horse’s normal living environment.
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.
When a horse needs an omni-directional or light-rail shoe, the options often can be cost-prohibitive. However, there’s an easy way to avoid denting your bottom line.
In honor of the 24th annual Farriers Week celebration (July 10-16, 2022), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.
Achieving the benefits of the therapeutic applications that have been covered over the past eight installments generally can be replicated by most any skill level and budget. The same is not true for the ninth and final subject — the light rail or omni-directional shoe.
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
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