Articles Tagged with ''Steve Kraus''

2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Red Renchin Innovation Lecture, Presented by American Farriers Journal Why is My Horse Lame?

August 27, 2026 | Posted in Education

As one of the leading reasons owners call for help, lameness demands clear action. Explore how farriers can pair equine anatomy and biomechanics with practical farriery interventions to manage common issues and restore soundness. Steve Kraus will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

3 Farriers Earn 2025 Rising Shoeing Star Award

Grit, determination and work ethic allowed them to rise to the top

By Maclaren Krueger posted on April 20, 2026 | Posted in Education

Grit, determination and work ethic allowed them to rise to the top.

Should Horses go Barefoot or Shod?

Hoof care is too important for horse health to apply misinformation

By Steve Kraus posted on April 15, 2026 | Posted in Clients, Education, Shoeing, Trimming

Hoof care is too important for horse health to apply misinformation

6 Wow Moments from the International Hoof-Care Summit

Hall of Fame farriers shares his top experiences from the 23rd annual event

By Steve Kraus posted on March 11, 2026 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Hall of Fame farriers shares his top experiences from the 23rd annual event

International Hoof-Care Summit Highlights: Feb 3-4

By Maclaren Krueger posted on February 4, 2026 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Business Practices, Equipment, Nutrition, Shoeing

Missing the Summit? Check in here for a recap of the first two days of the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit.

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[Video] 2026 Summit Workshop Preview with Hall of Fame Farrier Patrick Reilly

By Jeff Cota posted on January 6, 2026 | Posted in Education

International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Famer Dr. Renate Weller leads a highly informative, interactive panel discussion with International Horseshoeing Hall of Famers Patrick Reilly of Rowan University and Steve Kraus of Cornell University as they tackle real-world heel pain cases that illustrate the complexities of diagnosis and treatment.

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[Video] 2026 Summit Red Renchin Innovation Lecture Preview with Farrier Curtis Burns

By Jeff Cota posted on December 29, 2025 | Posted in Education

Barefoot horses have enjoyed success at the last two Olympics, but how often do they remain unshod? Curtis Burns of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., details how his LENGTH considerations and Hall of Fame farrier Steve Kraus’ WIDTH protocol addresses when a horse should and shouldn’t be shod.

News & Notes

American Farriers Journal Wins National Silver Azbee Award

Lessiter Media wins 4 National Awards

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on May 27, 2025 | Posted in Education

American Farriers Journal (AFJ) is among three Lessiter Media publications that won National Awards in the American Society of Business Publication Editors’ 2025 Azbee Awards of Excellence.

[Video] American Farriers Journal Unifies the Industry

April 22, 2025 | Posted in Education

International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Steve Kraus explains the impact of American Farriers Journal on the trade. AFJ is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025.

Foot Notes

AFJ Unifies the Farrier Profession

By Steve Kraus posted on April 21, 2025 | Posted in Education

When Henry Heymering came along with American Farriers Journal, that was the only thing that focused on hoof care.

Videos

Organized & Efficient to Better Serve Farriers w/Oleo Acres: 2025 Supply Shop of the Year

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.

Events

The Smart Way to Feed Horses - Part 1

Date: 09/08/26

Location: CO

Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners are hosting a two-part webinar, The Smart Way to Feed Horses. The clinician is Carol Layton.

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