American Farriers Journal
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September/October 2025
Volume: 51
Edition: 6
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Trimming & Shoeing“Misguided Practices” are Damaging Horses’ Coffin Bones
Keeping P3 closer to the ground increases the likelihood of morphologyRead More
A Year in the Life of a Horse
An intimate chronicle of hoof care, training & partnership through a farrier’s eyeRead More
Farriery & the Equine Gut: How Nutrition Supports the Hoof
Vitamins & minerals play key roles in growing strong, healthy hoovesRead More
LamenessDistinguishing Equine Cervical Spine Problems & Poor Gait Quality
The association between dysfunctions and disorders of the neck, back and pelvis with the farrier’s workRead More
In MemoriamHall of Fame Farrier Ray Legel Passes Away
Horseshoer & writer was co-founder of the Iowa Professional Farriers AssociationRead More
Understanding Laminae Strain in Sport Horses
Recognizing & addressing performance-related laminar inflammationRead MoreResearch Journal: September/October 2025
The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.Read More -
Featured Articles
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Understanding Laminae Strain in Sport Horses
Recognizing & addressing performance-related laminar inflammationRead MoreTrimming & Shoeing“Misguided Practices” are Damaging Horses’ Coffin Bones
Keeping P3 closer to the ground increases the likelihood of morphologyRead More - Digital Edition
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