President Joe Biden’s agriculture secretary nominee sailed through confirmation, setting the table for a potential return of the horse soring debate.

A trio of Congressmen have introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to create a federal law enforcement division to improve the investigation, application and prosecution of felony animal cruelty crimes.

When a horse owner calls Blane Chapman to ask him to take on a therapeutic case, one the most important steps in the process begins immediately — the evaluation.

New York and Florida farrier Ray Amato Jr., who shod two Kentucky Derby winners, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, from pancreatic cancer. He was 62.

With the new year underway, the American Farriers Journal editors gazed into our crystal balls and made a few predictions on what we might see in the equine footcare market over the next 12 months.

Whether at a convention, certification or contest, you can usually see Andy Darden with his red truck. His set up is simple: sitting in a lawn chair with his tailgate down displaying an incredible selection of beautiful, quality tools. I met him a few years ago at the first Forge of July in Shelbyville, Ky. He took the time to explain his tool making process, offered advice and shared the wisdom he’s earned over decades as a farrier and toolmaker to all who stopped by his truck. I’ve enjoyed many of these conversations over the years and keep in touch with Darden. With COVID-19 limiting travel, I haven’t seen Darden because of the cancellation of events, so we chatted online.