The American and International Associations of Professional Farriers announced Monday, April 2, that they have formed an alliance with the Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners.

Chris Niclas, a farrier from Sequim, Wash., believes that the equine community benefits when its members work together to improve as a group and as individuals. This belief led him to start an independent workshop and support group for equine industry professionals, including farriers, barefoot trimmers, veterinarians and equine practitioners.

Inkom, Idaho, veterinarian and farrier E. Paul Miller passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, unexpectedly. He was 68.

There are many circumstances in which vets and farriers need to work together for the best outcome for the horse. Disagreements may occur during these discussions of the best course to take. In speaking with Diego Almeida, CJF, of the Midwest Horseshoeing School and University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine about dealing with laminitis (September/October 2017, American Farriers Journal), he finds that it is imperative for the farrier to avoid misunderstandings with the vet by being prepared.

In today's breeding environment, raising a foal to sell at a yearling sale or race at 2 routinely requires some type of veterinary or clinical assistance regarding conformation.

Eat less and exercise more — that’s the way to help your horse lose weight. Right? Well, yes and no, according to Dr. Juliet M. Getty.