Jonathan Lambert, an Elk Grove, Calif., farrier and blacksmith, demonstrates the bridge analogy, which attempts to help blacksmiths and farriers move metal more efficiently.
The opportunity to take the American Horse Publications fifth Equine Industry Survey is winding down. The survey measures participation trends and management practices in the United States equine industry. The survey closes today.
Although there is little hard evidence to support the belief, horseshoes have long been implicated as a cause of contracted heels in horses. Researchers in Poland conducted a cross-sectional survey to compare results between shod and unshod horses.
A horse’s foot quality is typically a reflection of body condition. So if your horse has really poor body condition, it may be reflected in poor foot quality. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
While the success rates are remarkable, equine nutritionists are still looking for answers on those few horses when biotin doesn’t seem to do the job every time. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
This week's facts and figures...When Clips are Needed on Shoes and Men Vs. Women Footcare Professionals. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Amanda, Ohio, farrier Kirk Underschultz, shares his tips for approaching the hind end of the horse. Underschultz has been a farrier for 40 years. Three years ago he transitioned to trim-only services which enabled him to extend his career.
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. 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.
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.