American Farrier’s Journal presents the Best Farrier Art 2025 Contest — celebrating the creativity of farriers who transform their tools and materials into unique works of art.
One of the many benefits that attracts hoof-care professionals to practice the art and science of farriery is the freedom it offers. Yet, there’s a segment within the veterinary community — albeit a minority — who wish to wrest control of the trade from farriers.
An American Farriers Journal poll found most farriers with debt feel moderately or significantly stressed about it, to the point that it affects their well-being and/or personal relationships.
At the Amsterdam Farrier Supply clinic on Saturday, Oct. 4, Nigel Fennell emphasized that there are only six different moves on the anvil — from which all shoes are made.
The AFT finished first in gas forging and fifth overall with a score of 386.20. Garrett Stark finished third in the reserve class and the apprentice team finished second overall with a score of 34.80.
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.