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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.

Footcare & Farrier Business Insights

Wed, 08 Jul 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.

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.

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

Optimizing Biomechanical Horseshoe Adjustment

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Analyzing physiological differences to distribute load properly

A Tale of Two Farrier Rigs

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The two shoeing rigs carefully pulled up to the doors of the Iowa barn are a contrast in styles. One is a spartan, utilitarian trailer, carrying a minimum of shoeing tools. It’s dwarfed by the gooseneck trailer next to it, which is laden with power tools, filled shoe racks, multiple work stations and even a photo bulletin board.

2 Quick Tips from the International Hoof-Care Summit Roundtables

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Hoof-Care Roundtables are an important educational choice at each year’s International Hoof-Care Summit (IHCS). After these sessions, attendees walk away with ideas on how to more effectively solve a particular concern.

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

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.

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.

Build Up Show Horses with Skilled Craftsmanship

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

Using elementary math to replace assumptions with scientific accuracy

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?

Troy Wood Wins the 2026 World Championship Blacksmiths Season Opener

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The World Championship Blacksmiths kicked off its 20th season with its 2025 National Champion picking up where he left off.

The Spectrum of Ambling Horse Gaits

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

How farriers & vets identify quality in the four-sounded beat gait

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

Preventative and Therapeutic Effects of Split-Shoes on the Most Common Capsule Distortions [Webinar]

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:48 -0400

Learn how split-shoes can prevent and correct common hoof capsule distortions with step-by-step guidance, expert tips, and practical demonstrations from Bartek Equine

EasyCare Returns to the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit as a Gold Level Educational Partner

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:35:06 -0400

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

International Hoof-Care Summit Welcomes Glue-U Adhesives Back as a Gold Level Educational Partner

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The International Hoof-Care Summit is proud to announce the return of Glue-U Adhesives as a Gold Level Educational Partner for the Jan. 26-29, 2027, event set to take place in Covington, Ky.

Choosing a Urethane Horseshoe

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Navigate the increasing hoof-protection options to fit horses’ needs

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

Tips On Placing Orthotics

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:01:00 -0500

Understanding where P3 sits within the hoof capsule allows the farrier to position support where it functions biomechanically rather than cosmetically.

International Hoof-Care Summit Highlights: Feb 3-4

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:28:46 -0500

Missing the Summit? Check in here for a recap of the first two days of the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit.