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March 2023

Volume: 49

Edition: 2

American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.

Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents

Frankly Speaking: Choose Opportunity Over Fear

By Jeremy McGovern posted on February 28, 2023 | Posted in Education

Do you remember a time you overcame fear in your career? Maybe it was taking the leap to enter the profession and invest your resources into becoming a farrier.
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Briefings: March 2023

February 28, 2023 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses

Does the Shoe Fit When Submitting it for Certification?
Treat Puncture Wounds as Medical Emergencies
Foundation Awards $1.5 Million for 21 Research Projects
University of California, Davis, Validates Insulin Diagnostic Test
What Types of Horses are Farriers Working on Most?

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What's This? Hang ’Em High

March 1, 2023 | Posted in Shoeing

Horses undergoing surgery often have their shoes removed for their protection, as well as to avoid damage to padding.
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Shoeing for a Living

A Dedicated Retirement Plan

Missouri farrier Ed Reardon tried retirement, but the love of horseshoeing changed his mind

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing

A few years ago, Ed Reardon hung up his apron and headed into retirement. This was his reward after decades of hard work and prudent financial planning.
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Is Longeing Good: A Farrier's Perspective

Going in a circle may not be the best training or exercise procedure for an animal, especially one weighing a thousand pounds or greater

By Randy S Luikart posted on March 2, 2023 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Shoeing

In my career, the way horses have been worked has changed significantly. One trainer I worked for would only work a horse in a circle if it had a bitting rig on (to keep them more straight), or lines and only at a walk or very slow trot.
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Halls of Fame 2023

Hoof-Care Halls of Fame Welcome 6 Members

Industry salutes contributions of 5 farriers and 1 veterinarian

March 2, 2023 | Posted in Shoeing

Six individuals were honored for outstanding careers in hoof during the Halls of Fame induction ceremonies at the 20th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Clean Radiographs are Integral in Therapeutic Hoof Care

Images reveal critical information for vets and farriers to help horses

By Jeff Cota posted on March 3, 2023 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

Quality radiographs are pivotal for veterinarians and farriers when providing a horse and its owner proper therapeutic hoof care.
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Strategies for Preventing Tick-Borne Diseases

Farriers are at greater risk for bites since horses are popular hosts

By Katie Navarra posted on March 3, 2023 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

Ticks might feel like a modern annoyance — especially given that Lyme disease was only recognized about 40 years ago — but these parasites have existed since prehistoric times.
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Hoof-Care Management Needs to Change

Heightened toll of lamenesses point to inadequate stewardship of horses, Washington farrier says

By Ian Davies, DipWCF posted on March 4, 2023 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a report in April 2000 on the frequency and effect of equine lameness. The data for the report was collated over a 2-year (1997-1999) period, monitored and in collaboration with more than 28 states.
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Tool Modification Helps in Forging Win

International Hoof-Care Summit Forging Exercise won by six-time Calgary Champion Steven Beane

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 4, 2023 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing

For nearly 10 years at the International Hoof-Care Summit, VICTORY has sponsored a challenge with the Summit Mail-In Forging Exercise. For the 2023 Summit, judge Craig Trnka selected a diamond-toe, reverse wedge hind shoe.
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Farriers Honored as Rising Shoeing Stars

Trio recognized for an outstanding start to their young careers

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on March 5, 2023 | Posted in Education

hree young farriers who have made exceptional professional progress within 3 years of graduating from farrier school were honored at the 20th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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The Way it Was

Backyard Horses Deserve Farriers’ Respect

Retired shoer owes his 50-year career to backyard horses

By David Hazlett CJF posted on March 5, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

The farrier business provides a broader range of working situations and income possibilities than just about any trade or business.
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Book review

Shoeing the Modern Horse: The Horse Owner’s Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care

By Steve Kraus, CJF, with Katie Navarra

By Bob Smith posted on March 6, 2023 | Posted in Education

In the introduction to Shoeing the Modern Horse: The Horse Owner’s Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care, Steve Kraus states, “The idea here is not to teach a horse owner how to shoe or trim.
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Shop Talk: March 2023

March 6, 2023 | Posted in Education, Forging

High Stakes Competition Returns to Calgary
Court Denies Motions to Vacate Horseracing Ruling, Rehear Case
Industry News
In Memoriam

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Research Journal: March 2023

The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.

By Albert Kane posted on March 7, 2023 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

New Drug Treatment for Laminitis
Intra-articular Corticosteroids and Laminitis
Obesity Favored in Judged Events
Measuring Hoof Conformation 6 Ways

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Featured Articles

Featured Articles

Frankly Speaking: Choose Opportunity Over Fear

By Jeremy McGovern posted on February 28, 2023 | Posted in Education

Do you remember a time you overcame fear in your career? Maybe it was taking the leap to enter the profession and invest your resources into becoming a farrier.
Read More

Shoeing for a Living

A Dedicated Retirement Plan

Missouri farrier Ed Reardon tried retirement, but the love of horseshoeing changed his mind

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing

A few years ago, Ed Reardon hung up his apron and headed into retirement. This was his reward after decades of hard work and prudent financial planning.
Read More

Is Longeing Good: A Farrier's Perspective

Going in a circle may not be the best training or exercise procedure for an animal, especially one weighing a thousand pounds or greater

By Randy S Luikart posted on March 2, 2023 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Shoeing

In my career, the way horses have been worked has changed significantly. One trainer I worked for would only work a horse in a circle if it had a bitting rig on (to keep them more straight), or lines and only at a walk or very slow trot.
Read More
Digital Edition

Digital Edition

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March 9, 2023

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