The July/August American Farriers Journal is our annual Farrier Industry Profile issue. The purpose of this special issue is to offer readers an opportunity to get to know the people and stories behind the companies they depend on, as well as the products that could enhance their businesses.
As seasons change and weather fluctuates, climates can experience high volumes of precipitation. Without proper drainage, land and pathways can become muddy and waterlogged. One way to avoid loss of hoof traction and accumulation of mud is to create a high-traffic pad, according to the University of Minnesota Extension.
This week’s facts and figures ... Thrush Can be a Serious Concern and What Products do You Most Often get Asked about by Clients? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
Richard Shakalis, a co-founder and researcher for SBS Equine Products, discusses whether gastric ulcers can lead to poor hoof quality. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
When practicing for certification or a contest, it might seem logical to grab a piece of bar stock and forge shoe after shoe. Instead, simplify your practice.
This week’s facts and figures ... Aluminum Adds $40 to Normal Shoeing Charges and Handling Footcare Clients Who Refuse To Pay. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
The Kentucky Equine Research staff discusses the significance of protein deficiency in hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
This week’s facts and figures... What Hoof Capsule Characteristics Most Impact Training, Shoeing? Fewer Thoroughbred Mares Being Bred. 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.
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.