Intentionally inflicting pain so one can drape flowers and ribbons on a majestic steed while its owner walks away with a trophy and a fattened wallet is evil. It’s not a bold or brave statement. Few disagree.
There are lateral gaits and/or diagonal gaits that are required performance of the horses we shoe or trim. Some are natural lateral gaits, like Icelandic and Paso Fino horses, and some are learned, like five-gaited Saddlebred horses.
A merican Farriers Journal’s “Shoeing for a Living” series began in 1992 with Maryland farrier Gary Faulkner. Today, AFJ has published more than 120 “Shoeing for a Living” articles that spotlight farriers from across the country.
Choosing to fire a client can be a difficult decision. On top of losing business, farriers risk damaging relationships with surrounding clients. American Farriers Journal recently asked farriers why and how they go about firing clients.
Each year, American Farriers Journal celebrates three young farriers who have made exceptional progress in their hoof-care careers within 3 years of graduation from farrier school.
The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Intentionally inflicting pain so one can drape flowers and ribbons on a majestic steed while its owner walks away with a trophy and a fattened wallet is evil. It’s not a bold or brave statement. Few disagree.
There are lateral gaits and/or diagonal gaits that are required performance of the horses we shoe or trim. Some are natural lateral gaits, like Icelandic and Paso Fino horses, and some are learned, like five-gaited Saddlebred 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.