Horses, being a prey species, are always looking for the bear in the bushes. No matter how domesticated or well trained a horse is, he never forgets that he is on the menu.
Horsemanship is critical for the safety of you and the horse, not to mention it makes your job easier. Learn some important handling and communication skills in the November 2018 issue of American Farriers Journal.
In this installment of Red's Corner, veteran farrier and American Farriers Journal technical editor Red Renchin demonstrates proper horse handling during hoof care.
In this installment of Red's Corner, veteran farrier and American Farriers Journal technical editor Red Renchin shows us how to return a horse to its stall after a farrier is done working on it.
To help prospective students decide how to evaluate numerous educational opportunities, several school owners shared their insights on three different student background scenarios.
As a full-time farrier, I have run across all kinds of horses and horse owners and a common thread I see is that most horse owners do not know when their horse is misbehaving.
The sun is shining brightly on what promises to be a hot July day as Don Richardson drives his shoeing rig through the Ohio countryside near Urbana, a small town located a short distance north of Dayton.
Nothing can end a farrier’s career faster than a horse who suddenly decides he doesn’t want to be shod. We sent out an informal e-mail survey to farriers recently and asked them how they deal with unruly horses.
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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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.