Understanding where P3 sits within the hoof capsule allows the farrier to position support where it functions biomechanically rather than cosmetically.

In this edition:

• Genetics May Offer Answers on Whether Horses Need Shoes
• The Top 8 Things Keeping Farriers Awake at Night
• No Need to Raise Racehorses like “Hothouse Flowers”
• Late-Breaking News & Views
• Q&A with Harness Racing Farrier Georgia Gaudet

Read key farrier takeaways from several of the features found in the January/February 2026 issue of American Farriers Journal.

Horses, being a prey species, are always looking for the bear in the bushes. No matter how domesticated or well trained a horse is, he never forgets that he is on the menu.

In this edition:

• Consider Every Horse You Work With As ‘Claustrophobic
• Traveling 10,607 Miles to Shoe in War-Torn Ukraine  
• Dreaming About the Honor & Nobility of Farrier Work
• Late-Breaking News & Views
• A ‘Wow’ Factor from the 1^st International Hoof-Care Summit
• After 2 Hours, Horses (& Farriers) Lose Their Patience
• Looking Back at a ‘Shoeing For Elvis’ Memory