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April 14, 2024

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Hoof-Care Highlights: April 13, 2024

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.  Read More
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How Hind End Geometry Improves Performance and Balance

Car manufacturers know placing the power at the rear of the vehicle allows for better balance. Nearly all race cars are rear-wheel drive so that when accelerating from a stop, the vehicle’s weight transfers to the back of the car and provides increased traction. Read More
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There’s More to Toe Length than Meets the Eye

Which toe length do we talk about? What — there is more than one? No doubt we all discuss toe length, but exactly what toe length do we mean? Most people will comment that feet are too long simply by looking at the dorsal aspect of the hoof. Read More
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The Pros and Cons of Top Dressing the Foot

Farriers agree on the definition of top dressing as the practice of rasping the top side of the hoof to remove any flares or other distortions before shaping the shoe and putting it on. Not all agree, though, that it’s the right thing to do. Read More

AFJ Seeks Nominations for Farrier and Vet Halls of Fame

American Farriers Journal is accepting nominations for the 2024 classes of the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame and the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame. All nominations are due by May 31, 2024. Read More
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Sedating Horses Correctly for Hoof Care

While many horses stand without a problem for hoof care, others are anxious and can become a danger to themselves, the handler and the farrier. Read More
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What’s a Pujavante?

A quality hoof knife isn’t a hard-to-find commodity for most farriers. In fact, an impressive number of knives made by a variety of manufacturers are available for purchase in supply shops and from online retailers — making them more accessible than ever. Read More

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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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