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Hoof-Care Briefings: December 2025

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 30, 2025 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Trimming

In this edition:

  • Consider Every Horse You Work With As ‘Claustrophobic
  • Traveling 10,607 Miles to Shoe in War-Torn Ukraine  
  • Dreaming About the Honor & Nobility of Farrier Work
  • Late-Breaking News & Views
  • A ‘Wow’ Factor from the 1st International Hoof-Care Summit
  • After 2 Hours, Horses (& Farriers) Lose Their Patience
  • Looking Back at a ‘Shoeing For Elvis’ Memory
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Potential Dangers of Hot Shoeing

By Lisa Nealen posted on December 24, 2025 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing

Recognizing and addressing these hazards is essential for safeguarding the health of farriers. Equismoke Awareness aims to fill the knowledge gap by disseminating research, advocating for new studies and encouraging farriers to adopt evidence‑based safety practices.


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