I have taught horseshoeing for more than 40 years to more students than anybody else ever has. Most of my graduates have gone on to shoe horses professionally and made a living for themselves and their families.
As farriers we spend a lot of time and financial resources educating ourselves about therapeutic work. Our advanced skills are often left in the truck because of financial constraints of treating a lame horse.
Kentucky Equine Research nutritionists discuss diet revisions that should be made for laminitic horses. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Frank Gravlee, equine veterinarian and the founder of Life Data Labs, notes the importance of fatty acids in a horse's diet and how these acids can be obtained. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
In honor of the 20th annual Farriers Week celebration (July 8-14, 2018), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep our horses sound.
Peter Huntington, director of nutrition at Kentucky Equine Research Australia, weighs in on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for horses with osteoarthritis. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Dr. Mieke Holder, researcher in the department of animal and food sciences at the University of Kentucky, discusses cobalt's essential role in a horse's nutrition. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Backyard horses comprise a significant portion of some farriers’ businesses and can be a very successful and profitable part if handled correctly.
Prince Frederick, Md., farrier Patrick Quinn didn’t aspire to provide hoof care for backyard horses, but this is often the bread and butter of a farrier’s operation.
Moving from horse to horse and barn to barn, farriers are in a key position to recognize equine respiratory diseases, notify horse owners and take steps to help prevent the spread of such illnesses.
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.
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.