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 Enterprising farriers have built their own portable coal forges. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15616-using-a-portable-forge http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15616 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, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14720-footcare-and-farrier-business-insights http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14720 Web-exclusive content for this issue includes: More on endocrinopathic laminitis More from Steve Kraus More on the Farrier Business Practices Survey More from Remington Leach Upright vs. Club Foot A Judge’s Perspective Managing IR American Farriers Journal Multimedia American Farrier's Journal’s Best of the Web Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:

• More on endocrinopathic laminitis
• More from Steve Kraus
• More on the Farrier Business Practices Survey
• More from Remington Leach
• Upright vs. Club Foot
• A Judge’s Perspective
• Managing IR
• American Farriers Journal Multimedia
• American Farrier's Journal’s Best of the Web

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15641-online-extras-september-october-2026 http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15641 Hoof Boots to Detect LamenessVibration for Back PainTurnout Makes Better AthletesMeasuring Club Feet in Donkeys

Hoof Boots to Detect Lameness

Vibration for Back Pain

Turnout Makes Better Athletes

Measuring Club Feet in Donkeys

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15640-research-journal-september-october-2026 http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15640 Know the signs of nutrient deficiencies & sustain a healthy feed program Know the signs of nutrient deficiencies & sustain a healthy feed program

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15639-maintain-healthy-equine-feet-with-the-right-nutrition http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15639 Learn valuable skills, humility & the importance of diverse perspectives Learn valuable skills, humility & the importance of diverse perspectives

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15638-build-your-farrier-foundations-through-competition http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15638 Orthobiologic therapies use the horse’s own biological materials to support long-term joint health Orthobiologic therapies use the horse’s own biological materials to support long-term joint health

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15637-regenerative-medicine-lameness-and-equine-joint-health http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15637 Understanding the basics of functional anatomy is critical to improving outcomes Understanding the basics of functional anatomy is critical to improving outcomes

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15636-a-biomechanical-approach-to-managing-club-feet-in-horses http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15636 Data from the Farrier Business Practices Survey can help set you up for success Data from the Farrier Business Practices Survey can help set you up for success

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15635-is-your-farrier-business-competitive http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15635 Developing a comprehensive plan to improve overall performance Developing a comprehensive plan to improve overall performance

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15634-assessing-the-horse-for-success http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15634 Virginia farrier & osteopath says it’s time to reimagine how to interpret hoof balance Virginia farrier & osteopath says it’s time to reimagine how to interpret hoof balance

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15633-thinking-beyond-breakover http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15633 In the age of social media and instant communication, operating a business is often about more than just showing up and shoeing. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15615-how-farriers-maintain-communications-and-their-businesses http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15615 Identify early seasonal signs of Cushing’s disease & insulin resistance to prevent chronic problems Identify early seasonal signs of Cushing’s disease & insulin resistance to prevent chronic problems

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15632-understanding-fall-equine-laminitis-risks http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15632 The owner wanted the mare shod through the winter. She was adamant about one thing, though: No traction. No snow pads. Nothing “extra.” Why spend more money when it was already December and still 55 degrees? The owner wanted the mare shod through the winter. She was adamant about one thing, though: No traction. No snow pads. Nothing “extra.” Why spend more money when it was already December and still 55 degrees?

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1-foot-notes/post/15631-i-only-did-what-the-owner-wanted-a-cautionary-tale http://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1/post/15631 Now view magazine-like digital flipbooks on your desktop and tablet. Starting in 2015 issues, included for FREE with your Digital or Premium subscription, view the magazine on your laptop, tablet, and mobile device. Now view magazine-like digital flipbooks on your desktop and tablet. Starting in 2015 issues, included for FREE with your Digital or Premium subscription, view the magazine on your laptop, tablet, and mobile device.

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15630-for-digital-subscribers-login-to-your-digital-flipbook-of-the-september-october-2026-issue http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15630 This Week's Lineup: Extensor Tendons Discipline-Specific Lameness Powers of Observation Unloading the DDFT Oregon Horseshoeing School This Week's Lineup:

• Extensor Tendons
• Discipline-Specific Lameness
• Powers of Observation
• Unloading the DDFT
• Oregon Horseshoeing School

]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15629-hoof-care-highlights-august-8-2026 http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15629 Kansas farrier Jerry Mathews passed away August 1, 2026. He was 77. Kansas farrier Jerry Mathews passed away August 1, 2026. He was 77.

]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:33:25 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15628-kansas-farrier-jerry-mathews-passes-away http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15628 In a first of its kind study of foot physiology conducted on more than 300 horses and ponies, the authors found that the shape of the coronary band is identical to the white line. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15613-information-on-the-coronary-band http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15613 There is more to operating a successful farrier business than shoeing horses. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15584-how-efficient-scheduling-can-save-your-business-money http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15584 Here are the top 10 items in terms of page views from the past month, July 2026. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15626-top-10-hoof-care-stories-in-july-2026 http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15626 John had been shoeing most of his adult life. He was competent. Experienced. Busy. And like many of us who’ve done this long enough, he’d grown a little complacent when it came to owner requests. Arguing just wasn’t worth the energy. After all, he was “just doing what was asked.” Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1-foot-notes/post/15625-i-only-did-what-the-horse-owner-wanted-a-cautionary-tale http://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1/post/15625 The 2027 Farrier Dog of the Year contest is here, proudly sponsored by Hemp for Horses and Hounds! Discover this year’s nominees, read their stories, and vote for your favorite canine companion. The 2027 Farrier Dog of the Year contest is here, proudly sponsored by Hemp for Horses and Hounds! Discover this year’s nominees, read their stories, and vote for your favorite canine companion.

]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14458-cast-your-vote-for-the-2027-farrier-dog-of-the-year http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14458 This Week's Lineup: Frog Support Pad Laminitis Management Case of the Month Forging a Specimen Shoe Glue-On Education This Week's Lineup:

• Frog Support Pad
• Laminitis Management
• Case of the Month
• Forging a Specimen Shoe
• Glue-On Education

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:52:56 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15624-hoof-care-highlights-august-1-2026 http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15624 The digital cushion is a vital part of the equine foot, and its health should be accounted for when considering a shoeing package. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15583-what-makes-an-unhealthy-or-healthy-digital-cushion http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15583 Quality ambling is very different from lame movement. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15582-how-to-identify-a-quality-ambling-horse http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15582 Regardless of how long you’ve been in the industry, you’ve probably seen a number of farrier products come and go. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/7420-shoeing-products-that-didnt-make-it http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/7420 Gas forges are used so often that it's easy to become complacent and operate them on autopilot. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:01:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/10061-9-critical-propane-safety-tips http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/10061 “Hoof-Care Briefings” comes your way near at the end of each month, highlighting farrier tips, industry news, maybe a bit of shoeing history and valuable insights of interest to footcare professionals. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15620-hoof-care-briefings-july-2026 http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15620 The difference between the workload of the front and hind limbs on a horse is often a confusing concept. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15581-front-vs-hind-limb-function http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15581 This Week's Lineup: The Chicken Shoe Evolution of the WCB Novice Success Comparing Charges Thoroughbred Foal Management This Week's Lineup:

• The Chicken Shoe
• Evolution of the WCB
• Novice Success
• Comparing Charges
• Thoroughbred Foal Management

]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15621-hoof-care-highlights-july-25-2026 http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15621