The American Veterinary Medical Association’s House of Delegates approved its Model Veterinary Practice after 3 years of delays surrounding objections to various issues, including the farrier exemption.
Eleven years ago, American Farriers Journal President Mike Lessiter shared one of his dream projects with the editors during an editorial planning session. He wanted to follow a horse for 1 year and chronicle the details of its hoof care over 8 issues within the pages of AFJ.
A farrier’s life is a journey. It’s filled with valleys, plateaus and glorious mountain tops. While it’s natural to dream about glory, you won’t find your way without investing time in the valleys and plateaus. The important lessons reside in those humbling climates.
Farriers and horses are deeply woven into the fabric of U.S. military history, serving significant roles in every major war since 1775, including the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. After 250 years, the sun is setting on their roles of defending the constitutional republic.
An already lengthy legal journey challenging the Horseracing and Safety Integrity Act will likely remain in courts for several more years after three U.S. Supreme Court summary dispositions.
Watch one hoof trimming video on social media, and before long, the algorithm takes over. Your feed is flooded with everything from quality hoof-care educational content to tripe produced by engagement farmers. And the world is noticing.
When trimming and shoeing a high-low horse, Danvers Child re-emphasizes the importance of recognizing that there are significant differences in the two feet.
A bipartisan trio of Congressional members introduced legislation that would repeal and replace the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act if enacted into law.
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.
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