Hans Mustad, CEO of Mustad Hoofcare Group, announced that he is stepping down as CEO to join its advisory board. Paulo Chaves is stepping in to lead the company.
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.
Understanding how quarter cracks occur is critical to managing the injury,
not to mention keeping the equine athlete going. Reddick, Fla., farrier Curtis
Burns details the causes and approaches for handling quarter cracks in various disciplines.
Understanding anatomy is the foundation of farriery. International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Mitch Taylor of Kentucky Horseshoeing School presents a special, extended limb dissection featuring an interactive discussion of vital structures to improve your understanding of anatomy.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Steve Kraus recently announced his retirement following 15 years of teaching at the Cornell University Farrier School. Yet, after more than a half-century of hoof care, Kraus isn’t ready to step away from the industry he loves.
Newmarket, England, farrier Dr. Simon Curtis shares a sneak peek of his upcoming presentations at the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit include, "Farriery Around the World," "Improving Hoof Angles During Exercise" and "A New Angle on the Hoof."
I’m so excited to make my way back to the Cincinnati area to attend the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit this coming Feb. 3-6. Will I see you there?
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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Equilox International Inc. specializes in equine horse hoof adhesives. Developed in 1988 after many trials and extensive research at leading universities and equine centers throughout the U.S., the Equilox Adhesive Hoof Repair System was originally used to treat competitive horses. Now, Equilox Adhesive is used by farriers, equine centers, and horse owners — as well as various zoo and wildlife centers — throughout the world.