Healthy, protected horses mean more consistent client appointments, and looking out for their well-being through basic biosecurity measures can build trust and respect between the farrier and owner.
The farrier will perform therapeutic trimming and shoeing of client and University-managed horses, contribute to student education, perform lameness exams with faculty and participate in research and outreach.
Constitutional questions persist for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act after the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found that the law’s enforcement provisions violate the private nondelegation doctrine.
In honor of the 26th annual Farriers Week celebration (July 7-13, 2024), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.
The International Hoof-Care Summit is proud to announce that Hemp for Horses will be a Gold Level Educational Partner for the 2025 event set to take place Jan. 21-24, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo.
When the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Racetrack Safety Rules take effect Monday, July 8, 2024, farrier-related regulations will be more substantial than the three paragraphs introduced in 2022.
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
The Western Canadian Farriers Association will hold its fall conference and competition Nov. 1-3, 2024, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The keynote speakers are David Varini, AWCF, and Randy Luikart, CJF.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.