Despite the founders’ complementary talents, there was no reason to think the business — with its untimely start with the ag depression of the 1980s — would ever see 45 years.
Back in November, a proud grandfather reached out to the American Farriers Journal team with a simple but heartfelt request. His granddaughter had just earned her farrier certification, and he wanted to give her a Christmas ornament to celebrate the milestone. There was only one problem — he couldn’t find a single female farrier ornament anywhere.
It was a different world when Clayton Wilber started his career. Like many who broke into the hoof-care industry before 2000, the Oxford, Fla., farrier struggled to gain a foothold in his chosen trade. Comraderie and communication were foreign.
It’s the end of an era at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. The 4th U.S. Cavalry Troop B at Fort Huachuca is deactivating, and its horses will be retired during a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
In the footcare business, a good rule to follow is always avoid being critical of others’ work, even when the trimming, shoeing or veterinary work did not help the horse.
Over the past 23 years, the International Hoof-Care Summit has earned a reputation as the premier event for the best-in-trade practical and scientific take-home learning for farriers and equine veterinarians. This was accomplished with a time-tested yet unique format that is different than all other clinics, seminars and workshops.
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.
Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners is conducting a 3-day Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection Clinic in Bristol, Tenn. The clinician is Lorie Fleenor.
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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.