American Farriers Journal

Footcare & Farrier Business Insights

Wed, 10 Jun 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.

[Video] A Conversation with Dr. Scott Morrison

Tue, 09 Jun 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 International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame member Dr. Scott Morrison.

[Podcast] A Conversation with Dr. Scott Morrison

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

U.S. Farrier Group Member Numbers Vary Greatly

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

No national farrier organization has more than 8% of U.S. farriers as members.

Hoof-Care Highlights: June 6, 2026

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Applied Learning in Horseshoeing
High Standards
Unpacking Equine Diagnostics
Traction on a Barrel Horse
Toe Crack Resection

No Government Agency Tracks Farrier Numbers

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This exclusive 3-part American Farriers Journal series looks at facts about the hoof-care industry and its national organizations.

Take Advantage of Clinics as an Educational Tool

Sun, 31 May 2026 22:13:59 -0400

When much of your hoof-care education is coming from in-person events, it’s important that those events contain valuable information. Here, I’ve collected a few tips and tricks to demonstrate the value of getting out to your local clinic or contest.

Hoof-Care Highlights: May 30, 2026

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Shaping Shoes
Sharpening Tools on a Buffer
Farriery Trends & Advice
Rig Tour
Mediolateral Balance

Hoof-Care Briefings: May 2026

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this edition:

Arthritis in Horses: Use of Intra-Articular Nanogels
Transient Hindlimb Asymmetry Following Intramuscular Vaccination in Horses
Late-Breaking News & Views
Homeschooled Scholar and Farrier Trainee Originally Turned Down For Pre-Vet Training
How to Treat Puncture Wounds to the Equine Foot

Hoof-Care Highlights: May 23, 2026

Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Observing the Hoof
Patching a Hoof
Navicular Syndrome
Collagen & Hoof Structure
Shoeing a Distorted Hoof Capsule

Hoof-Care Product Roundup - May 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Oklahoma Farrier Gary Gloden Passes Away

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:29:29 -0400

Sapulpa, Okla.,farrier Gary Gloden passed away May 15, 2026. He was 79 years old.

American Farriers Journal Earns Honorable Mention in American Horse Publications Awards

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

American Farriers Journal’s annual industry benchmark report earned recognition at the American Horse Publications’ Equine Media Awards in Lexington, Ky.

3 Farriers Awarded Jay Lankford Scholarships

Mon, 18 May 2026 18:05:43 -0400

On April 30, 2026, three farriers were awarded $3,000 each in Jay Lankford Memorial Scholarships, which seeks to honor the memory of North Carolina farrier Jay Lankford.

Hoof-Care Highlights: May 16, 2026

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Living a Balanced Life
Lateral Shoe Modification
Tradition vs. High Tech
Farriery in the U.K.
Toe Levers

Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation Scholarship Deadlines Approach

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Four times per year, the mikeroweWORKS Foundation awards work ethic scholarships to hard-working, disciplined young men and women to help them offset the education, tool and startup costs of entering the trades. Summer deadlines are approaching quickly.

2027 International Hoof-Care Summit Welcomes Equine Care as a Bronze Level Educational Partner

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:15:58 -0400

The International Hoof-Care Summit is proud to announce Equine Care as a Bronze Level Educational Partner for the Jan. 26-29, 2027, event set to take place in Covington, Ky.

Hoof-Care Highlights: May 9, 2026

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

CBD for Horses
The Frog
Toe Cap Horseshoe
Managing Laminitis
Wire Cut Follow Up

Kansas Farrier James Shields Passes Away

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:19:25 -0400

Kansas farrier James Arthur Shields passed away May 3, 2026. He was 83.

Patrick Reilly Exemplifies Red Renchin’s Qualities

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

An independent, three-member panel that knew Red well has named Hall of Fame farrier Patrick Reilly the inaugural recipient of the Red Renchin Visionary Leadership in Innovation Award.

MFC/Purcell Farrier Supply Joins the International Hoof-Care Summit as a Bronze Level Educational Partner

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:50:42 -0400

The International Hoof-Care Summit is proud to welcome back MFC/Purcell Farrier Supply as a Bronze Level Educational Partner for the 2027 event set to take place in Covington, Ky., just across the river from Cincinnati.

Kentucky Farrier Mindy King Passes Away

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Kentucky farrier Mindy King passed away April 21, 2026. She was 69.

International Hoof-Care Summit 2027 Countdown: May

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Check out the latest Summit news and updates.

Tell Your Farrier or Mentor You Appreciate Them This Farriers Week

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Honor the farrier who has impacted your life by completing the form by Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Thank you to Vetericyn® for their support of 2026 Farriers Week.

Hoof-Care Highlights: May 2, 2026

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Anvil Selection
W Horseshoe
Conformation & Hoof Cracks
Barefoot Trimming
Trimming Protocol

The Devil's in the Details of Farrier Education

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:04 -0400

Moving up through the stages of proficiency — like moving up a division at a horseshoeing contest — requires a skill shift. Small tips and tricks add up until suddenly you’ve built a skillset you didn’t have a year ago. What are your best farrier tips and tricks?

Minor Fire Damages Mustad Manufacturing Plant

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A fire at Mustad’s Minnesota factory is disrupting the production of St. Croix horseshoes. There were no injuries, says the manufacturer.

Build Up Show Horses with Skilled Craftsmanship

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Using elementary math to replace assumptions with scientific accuracy

American Farriers Journal

Footcare & Farrier Business Insights

[Video] A Conversation with Dr. Scott Morrison

[Podcast] A Conversation with Dr. Scott Morrison

U.S. Farrier Group Member Numbers Vary Greatly

Hoof-Care Highlights: June 6, 2026

Top 10 Hoof-Care Stories in May 2026

No Government Agency Tracks Farrier Numbers

Take Advantage of Clinics as an Educational Tool

Hoof-Care Highlights: May 30, 2026

Hoof-Care Briefings: May 2026

Hoof-Care Highlights: May 23, 2026

Hoof-Care Product Roundup - May 2026

Oklahoma Farrier Gary Gloden Passes Away

American Farriers Journal Earns Honorable Mention in American Horse Publications Awards

3 Farriers Awarded Jay Lankford Scholarships

Hoof-Care Highlights: May 16, 2026

Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation Scholarship Deadlines Approach

2027 International Hoof-Care Summit Welcomes Equine Care as a Bronze Level Educational Partner

Hoof-Care Highlights: May 9, 2026

Kansas Farrier James Shields Passes Away

Patrick Reilly Exemplifies Red Renchin’s Qualities

MFC/Purcell Farrier Supply Joins the International Hoof-Care Summit as a Bronze Level Educational Partner

Top 10 Hoof-Care Stories in April 2026

Kentucky Farrier Mindy King Passes Away

International Hoof-Care Summit 2027 Countdown: May

Tell Your Farrier or Mentor You Appreciate Them This Farriers Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: May 2, 2026

The Devil's in the Details of Farrier Education

Minor Fire Damages Mustad Manufacturing Plant

Build Up Show Horses with Skilled Craftsmanship