American Farriers Journal

Hoof-Care Highlights: September 26, 2026

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Hoof Size vs. Hoof Issues?
Osteoarthritis Relief
Making Farriers’ Lives Easier
Forging Hunter Heels
Horseshoe Globe

Hoof-Care Product Roundup - September 2026

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:03 -0400

Check out the latest hoof-care products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

Poll: Barn Requirements

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:32:17 -0400

A client is going to build a new 40-stall barn. She asks what you would like for a farrier area and if you have any specific needs. What would you suggest?

Rood & Riddle Co-Founder Tom Riddle Passes Away

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

William Thomas Riddle, DVM, a co-founder of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., passed away Sept. 20, 2026. He was 74.

Do You Need A USDOT Number for Your Farrier Rig?

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Even if the federal government doesn’t require a USDOT number, your state might.

Discounted Pricing Ends after September 30!

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Check out the latest Summit news and updates.

Maintaining & Repairing Hand Tools

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Dull or damaged tools drag down your efficiency and drain your wallet. Farriers can learn simple, professional maintenance and repair techniques to keep hand tools performing like new and dramatically extend their working lifespan.Mark Aikens will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Footcare & Farrier Business Insights

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Hoof MD Returns to the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit as a Bronze Level Partner

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400

The International Hoof-Care Summit is proud to welcome Hoof MD back as a Bronze Level Educational Partner for the 2027 event set to take place in Covington, Ky.

Horseshoe Modifications Based on Equine Conformation Evaluation

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Every hammer blow and modification should serve a clear anatomical purpose. Farriers can discover how to apply targeted shoe modifications that address specific conformational deviations, old injuries, and limb pathologies without compromising total-body function. Michael Wildenstein will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Is Hind Hoof Balance Linked to Spinal issues?

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Can hind hoof balance actually trigger back, stifle, and hock pain? Farriers can dive into the research behind negative plantar angles and camped-under posture to understand whole-body pathologies and master evidence-based shoeing protocols.Yogi Sharp will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

[Podcast] A Conversation with Arek Boulding

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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 Lone Camp, Texas, farrier Arek Boulding.

[Video] A Conversation with Arek Boulding

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400

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 Lone Camp, Texas, farrier Arek Boulding.

Learn to Pace Yourself with Farrier Work

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Many farriers — especially the young ones — will push themselves to shoe more horses in a day than what they should. The key is to get to the point where you can shoe fewer horses and charge more money.

Don't Miss the 24th Annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Covington, Ky!

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Check out the latest Summit news and updates.

It’s a Business!

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Craftsmanship builds your reputation, but smart business operations build your livelihood. Farriers can unlock five decades of hard-won wisdom to master pricing structure, control overhead, and run a highly sustainable practice. Steve Kraus will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Hoof-Care Highlights: September 19, 2026

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Excess Sole Depth
Final Approach Podcast
Dealing with Conflict
Managing Abscesses
A Farrier Anthem

Vermont Farrier Stephen Hazen Passes Away

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Vermont farrier Stephen Hazen passed away. He was 81.

Tips from the 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Our latest set of International Hoof-Care Summit "flashback" tips comes from Doug Anderson and Curtis Burns at the 2020 Summit.

Continuing Education Can Help Reach Your Full Potential

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:41:27 -0400

Commitment, consistency and accountability will help you achieve your goals in improving your skill and knowledge as a farrier.

Special Equine Limb Dissection

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Anatomy isn't just theory—it's the foundation of every trim and shoe placement. Farriers can go beneath the skin in an extended limb dissection to inspect critical internal structures firsthand and deepen their anatomical precision. Mitch Taylor will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

International Hoof-Care Summit 2027 Countdown: September

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Check out the latest Summit news and updates.

Exhibitor & Supplier Summit Countdown — September

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Check out the latest Summit news and updates.

Henry Heymering Legacy Lecture, Presented by American Farriers Journal Ground Reaction Force in Application

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

How do shoe placement and web width actually alter ground reaction forces under load? Farriers can explore rare FWCF award-winning research that replaces anecdotal theories with hard biomechanical data across multiple arena surfaces. Cody Gregory will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Poll: Firing Clients

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:55:14 -0400

How do you let difficult hoof-care clients go? Share your method in this American Farriers Journal poll!

Respective Responsibilities: The Foundation of a Successful Business

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Great horseshoeing skills won't keep your doors open if the business side falls apart. Farriers can learn proven financial, inventory, and client management strategies to build a highly profitable, sustainable practice that withstands industry challenges. Esco Buff will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Passing Along Sky-Rocketing Diesel Prices to Clients

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With nationwide diesel prices going through the roof to over $6.20 per gallon in mid-September, you may want to consider adding a fuel charge to your hoof-care invoices.

Show Us Your Rig! Enter the Best Farrier Rigs Contest!

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

American Farrier's Journal presents the first Best Farrier Rig's Contest — celebrating your personalized rig that supports your daily work.

Troy Wood Wins the 2026 Blacksmith World Championship

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Riverside, Wash., farrier Troy Wood takes home the 2026 World Championship Blacksmith title at Spruce Meadows.

Shoeing for Strength & the Importance of Third Phase Intervention

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Three decades at the anvil teach lessons that textbooks simply can't capture. Farriers can unlock proven, field-tested insights from a Hall of Famer to maintain hoof wall integrity and capsular health throughout every shoeing and trimming cycle. Nigel Fennell will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.