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Jeremy McGovern

Jeremy McGovern has been a journalist for nearly 20 years. He has been a member of the American Farriers Journal staff for 7 years and serves as the Executive Editor/Publisher. A native of Indiana, he also is a member of the board of directors for the American Horse Publications organization of equine media.

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Spring 2020 Data Shows Farriers Largely Unaffected by COVID-19

Farriers report that COVID-19 has resulted in the same number or more clients seeking service

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 4, 2020

Most of the United States began their late spring figuring out how to return to some normalcy from the measures taken to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19. While businesses in some states were reopening under guidelines on providing an environment that would limit the spread of the virus, others were less certain.

What Influences a Farrier’s Shoe Choice?

Farrier Wayne Preece discusses shoe types and criteria for choosing the right application.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 2, 2020

British farrier Wayne Preece has worked as the resident farrier at a veterinary hospital, taught those aspiring to become farriers and conducted research to benefit our understanding of footcare. Reflecting on his 35 years in the trade, he simplifies his resume.

Patching Hoof Wall Cracks with Composite Materials

Research puts hoof crack composites to the test

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 9, 2020 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Why does a footcare solution succeed with one horse, but fail with another? The answer could be simple, but usually it is complex, considering the endless list of variables affecting the outcome. The horse, its job, environment and client all have a huge influence on the success of a farrier’s work.

Farrier Business Advice During COVID-19

Farriers share business ideas to help during the Corona virus pandemic.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 9, 2020

Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, opinions greatly differ on the seriousness of the subject, as well as the response by the government. Regardless of your opinion on public health risks and resulting actions, it is a fact that every industry is affected by the pandemic.

Frankly Speaking: An Annual Tradition to Honor Your Mentors

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 8, 2020

Twenty-two years ago, American Farriers Journal launched Farriers Week for the equine industry to recognize farriers for their dedicated commitment to delivering hoof care to the horses. This year’s Farriers Week runs July 5-July 11. From this small beginning, it has grown to annual tradition for clients and equine businesses taking time to celebrate farriers.

Farrier Tips

A Helpful Pricing Model for Glue-on Work

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 10, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Therapeutic Shoeing

Do you struggle with a pricing model for charging clients appropriately for glue-on work? Wellington, Fla., farrier Curtis Burns has a method that many might find helpful.

Special Coverage

Farriers Report on COVID-19 Businesses Practices

Many United States farriers feel early impact from clients affected by the virus, but horses still require footcare

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 7, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare

Farriery is part of the overall equine industry. Although the horse world’s confederations of occupations, breeds and disciplines each have their uniqueness, no part of the equine industry operates in a vacuum. Outside influences will always impact the horse world.

5 Phases for Direct Gluing Shoes

Farrier Curtis Burns delivers advice for better success with using direct glue-on shoes.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 6, 2020 | Posted in Education, Shoeing, Products

From traditional steel shoes to modern materials, farriers have a wide range of flexibility when managing the various challenges presented by horses’ feet.

Frankly Speaking: Optimism During the COVID-19 Outbreak

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 6, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Safety & Healthcare

The world turned on its head this late winter. We all know about the emergence and spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and how quickly it shifted our lives. Things changed quickly.

Cryotherapy and Lame Horses

Researchers examine cryotherapy’s analgesic effects with study of horses with induced lameness

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 10, 2020 | Posted in Lamenesses

Standing a horse in a cold creek was an old horseman’s remedy. Times have changed since this early iteration of cryotherapy, as today we have advanced products to provide the same treatment in clinical and field settings through more controlled and effective processes.

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Wyoming Professional Farriers Assoc. Clinic

Date: 07/18/20

Location: Sheridan, WY

The Wyoming Professional Farriers Assoc., will host a clinic July 18, 2020, at Troy Erhmantraut's shop in Sheridan, Wyo. The clinician is Jim Quick.

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