Farriery is a never-ending journey of hoof-care education. It doesn’t matter how long one has been tending to horses’ feet, there’s always something to learn. There’s no better way to learn than to sit at the feet of your elders and listen as they share their wisdom.
At each year’s International Hoof-Care Summit, attendees are asked to fill out surveys to help American Farriers Journal staff learn more about farrier wants and needs.
Eleanor M. Kellon, equine veterinarian, discusses the important roles of trim and diet in hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
When I was getting started in the farrier business as a teenager, I struggled with efficiency while shoeing horses, along with the myriad of other issues that plague a young, green farrier. I remember asking my Dad, whom I grew up working with, “How can I get faster?”
So, you’ve graduated farrier school or finished an apprenticeship and are ready to launch your own farrier business. You might be thinking, “What are my next steps? How can I stand out from other farriers? What does it take to run my own business?”
It’s important for the farrier school graduate and the mentor to understand the definition of the word “apprentice” before either individual enters into a working relationship.
Congratulations on your choice of industries. If it becomes for you half of what it has been for me, you are in for a great life. There are few jobs or industries that I know of that will give back like this one, so enjoy the ride.
This week’s facts and figures ... How Farriers Handle Unruly Horses and When Faced with No Hoof Growth in a Healthy Foot, What Do You Do? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
Kentucky Equine Research staff discuss the difference between cystine and methionine. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
This week’s facts and figures ... How Much More Do Clients Pay for Handmade Shoes? and the Percentage of Horses That are Never Shod. 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.
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