This week's facts and figures... What Are The Major Health Concerns With Foals? There’s A Good Footcare Market Working With Older Horses. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
The American and International Associations of Professional Farriers announced Monday, April 2, that they have formed an alliance with the Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners.
Kathleen Crandell, PhD, says that the most important thing for hoof quality is a balanced diet, which includes adequate amounts of important nutrients. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Eleanor Kellon, VMD, says there is no question that vitamin C plays a pivotal role in equine health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
This week's facts and figures... Most Full-Time Farriers Attended Horseshoeing School. How Farriers Handle Emails. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
Whether it’s repairing a hoof stand with a urethane adhesive or using charcoal to prevent tool rust, farriers are particularly adept at finding outside-the-box uses for a number of products.
In a recent study conducted at Utrecht University, Dr. Janneke Sleutjens and her team discovered that thermoplastic, glue-on frog-support shoes improve the gait and comfort of obese ponies.
This week's facts and figures... How Involved Are Farriers In Footcare Groups? Among Farriers That Sell Various Products To Clients, What’s The Yearly Value? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
Does P3 bone angle dictate hoof wall angle? In his research, Straffordshire, England, farrier Jonathan Nunn set out to answer his question. Through his work of analyzing 100 front and hind cadaver limbs, Nunn investigated the variation of angles of P3 to test the hypothesis of angular similarity of bone morphology to hoof wall angle. This research helped earn Nunn a Fellowship of the Worshipful Company of Farriers.
Farriers understand that the foal’s bones are still developing in the early months of the horse’s life. But what specifically are the differences between the immature and mature foot. In this presentation, Paige Poss of Tucson, Ariz., will survey the anatomy of these structures, first by discussing how the immature bone responds and adapts as it grows to maturity.
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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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.