Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. Although we hope appreciation is shown all year long, each year we set aside a week dedicated to honoring your work. The 22nd annual Farriers Week, sponsored by American Farriers Journal will take place from July 5-11, 2020.
New data based on health insurance claims paid-out over the last 40 years, indicates the top five most common health problems in horses include gastric ulcers, arthritis, colic, inflamed ligaments and laminitis, in that order, according to Allianz Insurance and Pet Plan Equine.
In a time when small businesses across the country are struggling for survival amidst a global pandemic, Chicago is celebrating the imminent death of one of its long-time taxpayers — the carriage horse industry.
Horse owners and farm managers frequently use the word “lush” to describe the state of pasture forage as it begins to grow rapidly in the spring. Just exactly what does “lush” mean? Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Horses are able to interconvert fats, carbohydrates and even amino acids (the building blocks of protein) to some extent. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
The Chicago carriage horse trade will end at the start of 2021 after the City Council voted 46-4 to decline new and renewal operating licenses, effectively banning the businesses.
A healthy hoof requires zinc for the prevention of parakeratosis, which is a defect in the formation of keratin. If keratin is not properly formed, the hoof will be soft and brittle. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Hooves bear incredible pressure, especially when asked to withstand the rigors of modern equestrian endeavors. Despite their natural strength, all hooves are susceptible to breakdown. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
The world turned on its head this late winter. We all know about the emergence and spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and how quickly it shifted our lives. Things changed quickly.
This week's facts and figures ... Typical Age of Lame Horses Farriers have Worked with during the Past 12 Months and How Did Your 2019 Footcare Business Income Compare with 2018? This edition of Farrier Facts Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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.
Brier Equestrian & Wellness Centre presents Foundations Clinic on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Fenwick, Nova Scotia. Hall of Fame farrier Ada Gates Patton is the clinician.
At Doc Foal's, we manufacture The Black Pads and The Black Pads PLUS (featuring embedded magnets and copper). Our hybrid pads work seamlessly with your choice of conventional horseshoe, combining metal for structure with polyurethane for exceptional comfort and shock absorption.
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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.