50 Years of American Farriers Journal
Simon Curtis
Dr. Simon Curtis is based in Newmarket,England. He earned his PhD from the University of Central Lancashire. He is a Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers and an Honorary Associate of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
ARTICLES
Understanding Hoof Shape
This is an extract from Chapter 3 of The Hoof of the Horse by Simon Curtis
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What Do Horn Tubules Do?
Although farriers know that horn tubules play an important role in hoof wall structure, this article provides a deeper understanding of it
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The Effect of Laterality on Shoeing and Trimming
Horses tend to favor one side over the other, which has implications for hoof care and the farrier
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Book Notes
Filling The Area Between Farrier & Vet
Corrective Farriery: A Textbook Of Remedial Horseshoeing
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PRODUCTS
The Hoof of the Horse by Simon Curtis
$129.00
The Hoof of the Horse will take you on a journey tracing the development of the equine hoof, from its beginning in the mare’s uterus all the way to old age. Written by world-renowned Hall of Fame farrier and author Simon Curtis, this 188-page hardcover book is a book to be read by anyone interested in the horse and how its unique hoof works.
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The Farrier by Simon Curtis
$150.00
The Farrier is a stunning visual tribute to the farrier’s trade, captured by world-renowned farrier and author Simon Curtis. This exclusive, 350-page limited-edition book takes readers on a pictorial journey across six continents, showcasing the incredible diversity of horse breeds, working environments, and farrier practices worldwide.
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American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Videos
Organized & Efficient to Better Serve Farriers w/Oleo Acres: 2025 Supply Shop of the Year
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.
Events
Sheehan Equine Farrier Clinic
Date: 06/06/26
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