Trimming

Footcare & Farrier Business Insights

Wed, 14 Oct 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.

Foot of the Week by Pete Healey

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Every decision made with the rasp, nippers, knife, shoe, pad or other appliance has the potential to change the relationship between the hoof capsule and the structures contained within that capsule.

The Gallop: Consequences for the Carpus & Hoof

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:44:53 -0400

The very fact that a horse is called upon to gallop implies a high level of athletic demand, higher than that typically required by the walk, amble or trot gaits that we have previously reviewed in this series. In our last installment, we detailed the biomechanics and stride characteristics of galloping. This prepares us to now take a closer view of some possible side effects of galloping, especially as they relate to the hoof but also to the horse’s carpal joint or “knee.”

Mastering the Farrier’s Workflow

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Streamline your trimming & shoeing process for better, more efficient results

Tips from the 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — 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.

Assessing the Horse for Success

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Developing a comprehensive plan to improve overall performance

Thinking Beyond Breakover

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia farrier & osteopath says it’s time to reimagine how to interpret hoof balance

Front vs. Hind Limb Function

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The difference between the workload of the front and hind limbs on a horse is often a confusing concept.

Defining a Horse’s Balance

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Balance could be a series of points that move in a predictable fashion.

How Trimming Charges Changed in 30 Years

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Trimming charges among farriers has drastically increased since 1996.

Utilizing Radiographs for Hoof Conformation

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Radiographs are useful tools for hoof care, but they are complicated and require precision to do properly.

Meeting a Horse’s Specific Shoeing Needs

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As blacksmithing skills are removed from the hoof-care process, horse owners increasingly do not know what’s best for their horses.

Troy Wood Captures World Championship Blacksmiths’ 2026 Roadrunner Classic Title

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Troy Wood continues his run of excellence by winning the World Championship Blacksmiths’ 2026 Roadrunner Classic.

Letting the Horse Lead His Return to Comfort

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Team listens carefully, adapts thoughtfully & makes incremental decisions

International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame Welcomes 2027 Class

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Four farriers join an exclusive company of footcare professionals with their elections to the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.

What Farriers Are Charging for Trimming & Shoeing

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Data from the recently released 2026 American Farriers Journal Benchmark survey providers valuable insights on a dozen typical charges for basic footcare work

Basic Farriery Keeps Horses Sound & Balanced

jcota@lesspub.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:37:06 -0400

Texas Hill Country farrier prioritizes simplicity while serving the horse

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

Equine Toe Mechanics

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

Taking away the toe hurts the horse more than it helps

In Pursuit of Center of Balance in Hoof Care

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

Understanding the horse’s mechanics is essential to proper horseshoeing

Hoof-Care Briefings: April 2026

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

In this edition:

Racetrack Surface Testing Makes Strides
Forget Concerns About Hoof Color!
Using Rocker Shoes for Managing Laminitis
Late-Breaking News & Views
Can New Technology Dealing with Hoof Concerns in Cattle Work With Horses?

Jackson Transitions to Barefoot

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Increased hoof growth leads to late cycle discomfort & a new direction

Using Radiographs to Evaluate Horse Hoof Conformation

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Researcher explores the use & limitations for trimming & shoeing

Should Horses go Barefoot or Shod?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Hoof care is too important for horse health to apply misinformation

Hoof-Care Briefings: March 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

In this edition:

Horse Ownership Lifetime Costs Range From $300,000 to $924,000
8 Things I Learned from Burney Chapman
Late-Breaking News & Views
Proper Joint Care Can Do Wonders for Soundness

How the Trot & Pseudo-Trot Affect the Equine Hoof

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The first take-home here for farriers is to realize that everything that goes “clip-clop” is not a trot.

Farrier Takeaways: March 2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Read key farrier takeaways from several of the features found in the March 2026 issue of American Farriers Journal.

How Does Your Business Compare? Take the Farrier Business Practices Survey Today

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:43:34 -0500

American Farriers Journal needs your help in assessing the state of the farrier industry. Take the confidential Farrier Business Practices Survey today. Responses close March 15, 2026.

Hoof-Care Briefings: February 2026

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In this edition:

What a Pre-Purchase Exam Can Reveal Before Clients Purchase a New Horse
Late-Breaking News & Views
How to Collect Money Clients Owe You

Hoof-Care Briefings: January 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In this edition:

Genetics May Offer Answers on Whether Horses Need Shoes
The Top 8 Things Keeping Farriers Awake at Night
No Need to Raise Racehorses like “Hothouse Flowers”
Late-Breaking News & Views
Q&A with Harness Racing Farrier Georgia Gaudet