“The only constant in life is change.” You’ve probably heard this saying more than once. The subject is on my mind because my role with American Farriers Journal is changing.
Decades ago, a horseshoe was hung on a limb of a small elm tree in Langlade County, Wis., and forgotten. As time passed, the shoe disappeared as the tree grew around it.
Technological advances and the creative adaptation of synthetic materials that were originally designed for other purposes have transformed therapeutic hoof care.
Between the sound horses that have no special shoeing considerations and the obviously lame horses needing serious intervention, there rests a unique subset of horses that require a special approach to shoeing — underperforming horses.
After the clinic at the Fredericksburg, Ohio, store wrapped up, several farriers and I stood around my truck, sharing ideas and swapping stories. Among the hand and power tools filling this truck body, it was a simple sharpening vise that I made that caught the others’ eyes
The use of pads in various shoeing applications can quickly become a controversial topic. While many people recognize the potential benefits of using pads, others have had off-putting experiences that left them opposed to their use.
The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
“The only constant in life is change.” You’ve probably heard this saying more than once. The subject is on my mind because my role with American Farriers Journal is changing.
Technological advances and the creative adaptation of synthetic materials that were originally designed for other purposes have transformed therapeutic hoof care.
Between the sound horses that have no special shoeing considerations and the obviously lame horses needing serious intervention, there rests a unique subset of horses that require a special approach to shoeing — underperforming horses.
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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.