The Success Mindset Can Improve a Farrier’s Career

The mindset with which you approach your hoof-care practice can often be the difference between fulfillment or frustration with your chosen career. Many successful people in various career fields have adopted a positive mindset. When this mindset is developed early and followed regularly, it tends to allow beginning farriers the courage to try new things, learn from experiences and approach their chosen trade without being controlled by fear of the unknown. Read More

Is there any relationship between a horse with poor quality feet and its body condition?

A horse’s foot quality is typically a reflection of body condition. So if your horse has really poor body condition, it may be reflected in poor foot quality. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit. Read More

Is my insulin resistant horse more susceptible to laminitis during the fall months?

Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than at any other time of the year. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.

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Factory Shoe Size vs. Steel Length

Illinois farrier Vern Powell shares the benefits of looking at feet in terms of steel length instead of a standard factory shoe sizes. It could give you a leg up in a forging competition or when sitting for an examination.

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International Hoof-Care Summit -- 2021 Virtual Clinic Series

Date: 02/01/21

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To meet the unique education needs and interests of farriers during this COVID era, the International Hoof-Care Summit has been reimagined as a VIRTUAL event for 2021!

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Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.

Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.

SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.

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January 28, 2021

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