When he was a young man, being a farrier wasn’t on Drew Golden’s radar. Born on Long Island, N.Y., he didn’t even have much interaction with horses. Instead, his passion rested elsewhere. Golden was an accomplished musician, studying the subject and playing saxophone in bands. He still plays in a band today, making the time between a busy work schedule and family time.
After having back surgery, Hillsborough, N.C., farrier Jeff Denson wanted more balance to his work and family life, so he established working hours of 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for his practice.
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we welcome one of the top sport horse farriers in the United States, Arnie Gervasio.
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we welcome one of the top sport horse farriers in the United States, Arnie Gervasio.
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, we welcome Welsh farrier and 2014 International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member, Haydn Price.
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, we welcome Welsh farrier and 2014 International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame member, Haydn Price.
American Farriers Journal editors were live Tweeting and Facebooking throughout the 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit. We've compiled a daily breakdown of Facebook posts below, and on the last page included the #IHCS Twitter Feed from our 14th annual event.
Aiming to improve its equine footcare education, the University of Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine is acquiring MiddleFork Forge and Midwest Horseshoeing School.
Although there’s no doubt that attendees gain a wealth of hoof-care education at the International Hoof-Care Summit, it’s remarkable just how familial the annual winter conference in Cincinnati really is. Aside from the warm greetings and camaraderie that took place throughout the week, family was a prevalent theme in conversations, both public and private.
When Chuck Potter shows up he means business. “Anything that has a hoof on it, it’s the farrier’s job to take care of,” says the Dakota, Minn., farrier.
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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