Video Pages

International Hoof-Care Summit Q&A with Jeremy McGovern

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

International Hoof-Care Summit Director Jeremy McGovern shares insight and information about the 20th anniversary Summit being held at Cincinnati’s Duke Energy Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel, Jan. 24-27, 2023.

Family Business: The 2022 American Farriers Team

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

As the American Farrier’s Association Annual Convention approaches in Little Rock, Ark., we salute the hard work and determination of the 2022 American Farriers Team.

Open Design Shoeing Truck Body for Minnesota Farrier

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Badass Rigs & Trailers, sponsored by Anvil Brand, Minnesota farrier Tim Wampfler worked with Iron Range Manufacturing and Justin Fry to build his new farrier rig. Some of the features of this truck and body included the set up of tools like the grinder, but also an electro-magnetic anvil stand made by Iron Range.

[Video] Tip for Getting a Rubber Grip on a Hand Tool

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this video, farrier and tool manufacturer Justin Fry of Crosslake, Minn., shows how to use aerosol hair spray to help slide a rubber grip onto a tool and keep it on the handle of forging tools like stamp, punch, fuller or any other hand tool.

[Video] Understanding the Shoeing Cycle for Thoroughbreds

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this video, Shelbyville, Kentucky, farrier Pat Broadus discusses a misconception about Thoroughbreds that migrate off-the-racetrack.

Using the Bridge Analogy for Forging Horseshoes

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Jonathan Lambert, an Elk Grove, Calif., farrier and blacksmith, demonstrates the bridge analogy, which attempts to help blacksmiths and farriers move metal more efficiently.

[Video] Mapping the Equine Hoof

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:36:00 -0400

Lubbock, Texas, farrier Blane Chapman demonstrates Professor William Russell’s hoof mapping technique, which he utilizes on each of the horses that he shoes.

[Video] Using a Router to Cut Horseshoe Pads and Plates

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:00:00 -0400

In this video, Steve Stanley shows how he modifies a woodworking router to use as a pad cutter on his anvil.

[VIDEO] 2019 International Hoof-Care Summit Closing Remarks

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Loveland, Colo., farrier Steve Foxworth shares some motivational remarks to close the 2019 International Hoof-Care Summit.

[Video] Six Enter Halls Of Fame

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame and International Equine Veterinarian Hall Of Fame welcome the 2019 class of inductees.

Craig Trnka Demonstrates How to Forge the VICTORY Summit Mail-In Shoe

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

While covering the recent Michigan Horseshoers Association’s 50th anniversary Contest and Clinic at the Michigan State University’s Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, Edgewood, N.M., farrier Craig Trnka generously took some time to demonstrate how to forge the 2019 International Hoof-Care Summit Mail-In shoe, sponsored by VICTORY.

[Video] One Method for Creating a Pour-in Pad

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:01:00 -0400

Pennsylvania farrier Todd Allen shows how he uses mesh and Vettec Equi-Pak to create a Pour-In Pad

August 2017 Anvil Brand Clinic Highlights

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:16:00 -0500

American Farriers Team members Bryan Osborne and Bodie Trnka held a clinic at Anvil Brand in August 2017 in which they discussed shoeing for competition and how it relates to their everyday work.

[Video] Setting Up Cutting Horses

Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Weatherford, Texas, farrier Jake Whitman discusses how he sets up cutting horses in his hoof-care practice.

Shoeing For A Living (Jake Whitman): Integrating Apprentices Into Your Hoof-Care Practice

Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Weatherford, Texas, farrier Jake Whitman discusses how apprentices progress in his footcare practice.

[Video] Educational Partner (SmartPak): How Supplements Can Help Support Equine Joint Health

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Jessica Normand of SmartPak discusses how supplements can help support equine joint health, and the importance of providing horse health education for both farriers and horse owners.

[Video] Educational Partner (Vettec): Continuing Education Through Hands-On Demonstrations

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Jessica Williams of Vettec talks about the educational video series, Two Minutes with Tab, and how it helps to illustrate a variety of hoof-care issues as well as product demonstrations. She also details a few packaging updates that Vettec has recently made, and touches on the continued popularity of their IHCS hands-on clinics and year round hands-on workshops.

[Video] Educational Partner (Kawell): The Holistic Properties Of Copper Horseshoes

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Kawell representative Esco Buff shares the therapeutic benefits of copper alloy shoes and best practices for implementing them into your practice.

[Video] Gutter Guard Demo

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:52:00 -0400

Scott Morrison demonstrates how to use a gutter guard with a synthetic shoe.

Farrier Demonstrates Using Gutter Guard on a Synthetic Shoe

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Scott Morrison demonstrates how to use a gutter guard with a synthetic shoe.

[Video] KrosschecK Leverage Testing Device

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Evansville, Wis., farrier Eddy Strommen explains how the KrosschecK Leverage Testing Device works.

[Video] Making a Bar Shoe

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Ontario farrier Russ Gaudet shows how he makes a bar shoe.

[Video] Reading Shoe Wear

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Ontario farrier Russ Gaudet discusses how he uses reading shoe wear when working with horses.

[Video] Handmade Hoof Knives Use Quality Steel

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Ontario farrier Russ Gaudet discusses hoof knives, which he manufactures in his shop.

[Video] Sharpening A Hoof Knife

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 23:00:00 -0500

Ontario farrier Russ Gaudet shows how he sharpens a hoof knife.

[Video] Gunner Gatski Wows 2017 Summit Attendees During Acceptance Speech

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:41:00 -0500

Lebanon, Ohio, farrier Gunner Gatski entertained 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees during his acceptance speech for the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame by sharing how he "almost became famous for nailing on golden shoes."

[Video] Treating Thrush on a Racehorse

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Kentucky farrier Steve Norman addresses a thrush problem deep in the frog of a racehorse at Keeneland.

[Video] Evaluating and Managing Foal Feet

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Kentucky farrier Steve Norman discusses the importance of managing foal feet early on.

[Video] Addressing a Foal's Coffin Bone Fracture

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Kentucky farrier Steve Norman uses a common adhesive and shoe for a coffin bone fracture on a foal.

[Video] Farrier Quick Takes (Robbie Hunziker): Modifying Your Knife

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Tampa, Fla., farrier Robbie Hunziker of Hurricane Forge explains why you shouldn't be afraid to modify your hoof knife.