Vets Honored For Hoof-Care Work
American Farriers Journal inducts two outstanding equine veterinarians into the 2001 International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame
Read More
Advertise Follow Us
Articles by Frank Lessiter
Check Hoof Temperatures!
An inexpensive and highly versatile diagnostic tool may help you do a better job of shoeing
Read More
Forge Two Shoes And You’ll Earn $402 Of Valuable Farrier Supplies!
Mail in these two shoes and win a share of anywhere from $30,316 (with 50 entrants) to $50,466 (with 100 entrants) of valuable products donated by suppliers for this forging exercise
Read More
Heart Bars Revisited
X-Rays Made Heart Bar Shoemaking Class Different
Adding a new technology angle turns a novel corrective shoeing class into an incredible learning experience
Read More
Super Shoeing Learning!
Farriers picked up plenty of practical shoeing ideas and scientific facts during the Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium
Read More
Should You Be Selling A Preventive Footcare Program?
Two-thirds of the so-called sound horses in a South Carolina study had potential foot problems that were not known or addressed by the owner, farrier or veterinarian
Read More
Shoeing for a Living
Island Shoeing is Not Always Paradise
Basic shoeing skills, ordering supplies early and finding ways to deal with a harsh environment are keys to shoeing success on this mid-Atlantic Ocean island
Read More
Where The Foot Fits The Shoe
Visit Michigan’s Mackinac Island and all you’ll hear is the clip-clop of rubber shoes. There are horses everywhere but not a car to be seen!
Read More
Top Articles
Current Issue
American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
A Cost-Effective Way to Fight Equine Hoof Diseases
What are the 4 Lengths of Horses’ Feet?
Does New Labor Rule Alter Your Multi-Farrier Practice?
Current Issue
Special Report For Equine Veterinarians
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
Must Read Free Eguides
Download these helpful knowledge building tools
- Caring for Your Horse During a Pandemic
- CBD Products Have Promise for Farriers, but Buyer Beware
- Sharpening Knives with a Buffer
- Winter Hoof Care
Videos
Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School
Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.
Events
EMS (IR) and PPID: Diagnosis and Management (Part 1) Webinar
Date: 02/26/24
Location:
View Event
Top Directory Listings
Life Data Labs Inc
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 USA
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.
SmartPak
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.