Paris, Ontario, farrier Andrew DeVisser shows how managing profit margins helps farriers boost earnings, control their business, and plan for earlier retirement.
International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame member Dr. Melvin “Tookie” Myers discusses the discovery, early use and modern applications of HOCl and how it can benefit the horses in your hoof-care practice.
The recognition and evaluation of pain is essential for the welfare of horses and management of the patient. Although considerable progress has been made in understanding physiology and treatment of pain in animals, the assessment of pain in horses remains difficult and frequently suboptimal.
Take a moment to look back on 2025. It’s impossible to start 2026 out on the right foot without knowing what worked and what didn’t this year. Here is some content from 2025 to take into the new year and some clinics and contests to keep in mind as you plan out your 2026.
Barefoot horses have enjoyed success at the last two Olympics, but how often
do they remain unshod? Curtis Burns of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., details how his
LENGTH considerations and Hall of Fame farrier Steve Kraus’ WIDTH protocol
addresses when a horse should and shouldn’t be shod.
Understanding how quarter cracks occur is critical to managing the injury,
not to mention keeping the equine athlete going. Reddick, Fla., farrier Curtis
Burns details the causes and approaches for handling quarter cracks in various disciplines.
Understanding anatomy is the foundation of farriery. International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Mitch Taylor of Kentucky Horseshoeing School presents a special, extended limb dissection featuring an interactive discussion of vital structures to improve your understanding of anatomy.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Steve Kraus recently announced his retirement following 15 years of teaching at the Cornell University Farrier School. Yet, after more than a half-century of hoof care, Kraus isn’t ready to step away from the industry he loves.
The Maryland Horse Career Program, aimed at introducing young adults to a range of equine career opportunities, is accepting applications through Feb. 1, 2026.
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.
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