A few days ago, someone asked me how and when National Farriers Week got its start and what government group we had to clear it with before introducing it to our American Farriers Journal readers.

For the 15th year, we are promoting National Farriers Week. The year, the week falls July 7 to 13. From now until July 1, we encourage horse owners, trainers, riders, grooms, veterinarians and others in the equine community to submit pictures and videos of their farriers at work with horses and to share their appreciation for those efforts. We will publish these on our website.