American Farriers Journal is completely devoted to proper hoof care. Web and print content provides news and tips for farriers about hoof care, forging, horseshoeing and farrier business advice. https://www.americanfarriers.com/rss/articles The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Health Monitoring System is launching its equine study next month and seeks the input of hoof-care professionals. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15611-national-animal-health-monitoring-system-to-launch-equine-2026-study http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15611 Check out the latest hoof-care products from some of the industry's leading suppliers. Check out the latest hoof-care products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:03 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15606-hoof-care-product-roundup-july-2026 http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15606 Balance could be a series of points that move in a predictable fashion. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15579-defining-a-horses-balance http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15579 Each week our editors will bring you data we collected in our American Farriers Journal Business Practices Survey. Check back weekly for our latest update. American Farriers Journal Business Practices Survey. Check back weekly for our latest update.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14720-footcare-and-farrier-business-insights http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14720 Trimming charges among farriers has drastically increased since 1996. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15607-how-trimming-charges-changed-in-30-years http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15607 Collateral ligament injuries of the coffin joint are a common injury among certain athletic horses. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15578-how-to-spot-collateral-ligament-injuries http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15578 A number of recent Facebook comments about the American Farriers Journal (AFJ) yearly Farrier Business Practices Benchmark survey provides me with the opportunity to explain the details and methodology behind the only in-depth analysis of the farrier industry. Anvil Brand, Glue-U, Hoof MD and Vetericyn sponsor the survey. American Farriers Journal (AFJ) yearly Farrier Business Practices Benchmark survey provides me with the opportunity to explain the details and methodology behind the only in-depth analysis of the farrier industry. Anvil Brand, Glue-U, Hoof MD and Vetericyn sponsor the survey.]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1-foot-notes/post/15609-the-nuts-and-bolts-behind-the-american-farriers-journal-farrier-business-practices-survey http://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1/post/15609 This Week's Lineup: Keeping an Open Mind One for the History Books Shoeing to Ringbone & Navicular Spider Plate Horseshoe Advice with Craig Trnka This Week's Lineup:

• Keeping an Open Mind
• One for the History Books
• Shoeing to Ringbone & Navicular
• Spider Plate Horseshoe
• Advice with Craig Trnka

]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15605-hoof-care-highlights-july-18-2026 http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15605 With just some simple geometry, guesswork can be replaced with scientific accuracy. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15577-using-geometry-for-your-show-horses http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15577 Virginia farrier Coye Samuel Landrum passed away July 8, 2026. He was 88. Virginia farrier Coye Samuel Landrum passed away July 8, 2026. He was 88.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15603-virginia-farrier-coye-landrum-passes-away http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15603 Oklahoma farrier Lee "Termite" Eugene Myatt passed away July 4, 2026. He was 73 Oklahoma farrier Lee "Termite" Eugene Myatt passed away July 4, 2026. He was 73

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15602-oklahoma-farrier-lee-termite-myatt-passes-away http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15602 Every time you purchase a tool that you should have the skills to make, it’s money not put in your pocket. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15576-the-value-of-handmade-tools http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15576 Returning a horse to barefoot can work to the horse’s advantage, and as a continuation of previous care. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15575-how-shoeing-and-barefoot-hoof-care-can-work-together http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15575 Keep a healthy emergency fund while avoiding debt & liability Keep a healthy emergency fund while avoiding debt & liability 

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15601-prepare-for-the-future-with-these-financial-tips http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15601 Use safety glasses & hearing protection while maintaining your physical health Use safety glasses & hearing protection while maintaining your physical health

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15600-prolong-your-farrier-career-by-protecting-your-body http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15600 This Week's Lineup: A Conversation with Bobby Salsbury Forging Pull Offs Farriery in Sweden Hoof Balance & Conformation Hoof Anatomy with Dr. O'Grady This Week's Lineup:

• A Conversation with Bobby Salsbury
• Forging Pull Offs
• Farriery in Sweden
• Hoof Balance & Conformation
• Hoof Anatomy with Dr. O'Grady

]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15593-hoof-care-highlights-july-11-2026 http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15593 Radiographs are useful tools for hoof care, but they are complicated and require precision to do properly. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15574-utilizing-radiographs-for-hoof-conformation http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15574 Go after what you want, lean on the advice of others & learn from your mistakes Go after what you want, lean on the advice of others & learn from your mistakes

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15599-tips-for-early-farrier-career-success http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15599 Gathering information in advance helps farriers be prepared for a wide range of clients & horses Gathering information in advance helps farriers be prepared for a wide range of clients & horses

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15598-use-these-selection-criteria-when-taking-on-clients http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15598 Learn from others & stay humble, focused & positive Learn from others & stay humble, focused & positive

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15597-12-traits-of-successful-farriers http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15597 Understand stress, what causes it & how to alleviate it Understand stress, what causes it & how to alleviate it

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15596-prevent-farrier-burnout-by-understanding-the-causes http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15596 Choose the right tools & learn how to maintain them for longer Choose the right tools & learn how to maintain them for longer

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15595-learn-how-to-extend-the-lifespan-of-your-tools http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15595 Charge, schedule & manage expenses appropriately to maintain a healthy farrier business Charge, schedule & manage expenses appropriately to maintain a healthy farrier business

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15594-3-ways-to-protect-your-profit-margin http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15594 In this episode of the American Farriers Journal Podcast, brought to you by Hoof MD, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Tom Curl sits down with owner of California Farrier Supply, Bobby Salsbury. American Farriers Journal Podcast, brought to you by Hoof MD, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Tom Curl sits down with owner of California Farrier Supply, Bobby Salsbury.]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15585-podcast-a-conversation-with-bobby-salsbury http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15585 Data from the Farrier Business Practices Survey can help you establish your pricing structure Data from the Farrier Business Practices Survey can help you establish your pricing structure 

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15592-understand-your-horseshoeing-market-and-charge-what-youre-worth http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15592 Scheduling efficiently, charging appropriately & having a good work-life balance are essential Scheduling efficiently, charging appropriately & having a good work-life balance are essential

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15591-establish-boundaries-with-yourself-and-your-clients-for-a-successful-farrier-practice http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15591 The right mentor can help you become the best farrier you can be The right mentor can help you become the best farrier you can be

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15590-start-your-farrier-career-on-the-right-foot-with-an-apprenticeship http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15590 Keep affordability, practicality & efficiency in mind Keep affordability, practicality & efficiency in mind

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15589-5-questions-to-ask-when-investing-in-a-farrier-rig http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15589 The start of your farrier career can be as intimidating as it is exciting. There are an endless amount of doors to step through if you’re willing to put in the work to open them. The start of your farrier career can be as intimidating as it is exciting. There are an endless amount of doors to step through if you’re willing to put in the work to open them. 

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1-foot-notes/post/15588-find-your-place-in-the-hoof-care-world http://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1/post/15588 Login to view the 2026 issue of Getting Started in Hoof Care in an interactive, flipbook format. Login to view the 2026 issue of Getting Started in Hoof Care in an interactive, flipbook format.

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15587-getting-started-in-hoof-care-2026-digital-edition http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15587