At the International Hoof-Care Summit, Dr. Kate Horan shares the findings from her work, and relay what this means in relation to muscoskeletal injuries of equine athletes.
For the ninth annual contest, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Craig Trnka challenges contestants with a practical shoe that Helps with Dropped Fetlocks. See how to enter.
After more than 4 decades as a farrier, Michael Wildenstein has a lengthy and impressive hoof-care résumé, yet a career in farriery wasn’t a foregone conclusion.
Farrier George Fitzgerald is “trying to be semi-retired.” A staple in the farrier industry, Fitzgerald splits his time between Sandy Hook, Conn., and Wellington, Fla., while operating a rodeo rough stock business on the side.
There is a select company of farriers who are universally recognized when referred to by their surname. Doug Butler certainly is one. After more than a half-century of horseshoeing, the Crawford, Neb., farrier has cemented his legacy in the industry as an acclaimed educator, author, speaker and competitor.
Wisconsin farrier Roy Bloom is widely known for his expertise under a horse, working in the forge at competitions, in a classroom as a clinician and in the workshop as a tool maker. In 2001, he was inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame in recognition of his commitment to perfecting his blacksmithing.
Farriers Laura Gillespie and Mike Hayward to discuss shoeing options that fit skill sets, costs, materials and environments at the 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit
As the old saying goes, there’s more than one way to skin a cat. When applying that proverbial saying to farriery, it certainly applies to shoeing horses, as well.
The heart-bar horseshoe regained a foothold in farriery in the mid-1980s after Burney Chapman and George Platt reintroduced it for shoeing foundered and laminitic horses. When applied correctly, the heart bar has proven effective for various hoof-care issues. But it’s not a silver bullet for every pathology. So, when Jay Tovey only needs to engage half the frog, he turns to the half heart bar.
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.
Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance (ECIR) Group Inc. is hosting a webinar titled "PPID and the Seasonal Rise" at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Dr. Eleanor M. Kellon and Dr. Kathleen M. Gustafson are the clinicians.
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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.