Therapeutic Shoeing

Footcare & Farrier Business Insights

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 -0500

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] 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit: Raising the Bar in Hoof-Care Excellence

jcota@lesspub.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:56 -0500

Don't miss all the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit has to offer this Jan. 26-29 in Covington, Ky.

[Video] 2027 Summit Sessions Preview with Dr. Maarten Oosterlinck

jcota@lesspub.com — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:56 -0400

Don't miss Dr. Maarten Oosterlinck at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit this Jan. 26-29 in Covington, Ky.

[Video] 2027 Summit Sessions Preview with Steve Kraus

jcota@lesspub.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:56 -0400

Don't miss International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Steve Kraus at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit this Jan. 26-29 in Covington, Ky.

[Video] 2027 Summit Sessions Preview with Stuart Muir

jcota@lesspub.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:56 -0400

Don't miss Stuart Muir at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit this Jan. 26-29 in Covington, Ky.

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.

How Therapeutics & Equine Welfare Work Hand-in-Hand

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Integrating essential assessment fundamentals to build individualized, sustainable solutions for compromised feet

A Biomechanical Approach to Managing Club Feet in Horses

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

Understanding the basics of functional anatomy is critical to improving outcomes

Assessing the Horse for Success

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

Developing a comprehensive plan to improve overall performance

Managing Distorted Hoof Growth

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Conformation faults can create various hoof issues.

What makes an Unhealthy or Healthy Digital Cushion?

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The digital cushion is a vital part of the equine foot, and its health should be accounted for when considering a shoeing package.

What is the Purpose of the Frog in a Horse’s Foot?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The frog can be used for shock absorption when allowed to contact the ground.

How Shoeing & Barefoot Hoof Care Can Work Together

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Returning a horse to barefoot can work to the horse’s advantage, and as a continuation of previous care.

International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame Welcomes 2027 Class

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Three veterinarians are joining an exclusive company of hoof-care professionals with their election to the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame.

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

Identifying Equine Lameness with Frog Pads & Plates

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

These therapeutic devices are valuable for diagnosing difficult lameness in horses

Causes of Weak Digital Cushions

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:17:00 -0400

As the largest structure in the hoof, the digital cushion is a vital part of the equine foot, and its health should be accounted for when considering a shoeing package. When assessing the cause of an unhealthy digital cushion, Minnesota farrier Roy Williams looks to breed, environment, nutrition, exercise, grazing stance and the intervals and quality of hoof care.

Supporting the Digital Cushion in a Long-Toe, Low-Heel Horse

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Understand the causes & ways to support its function with a whole-horse approach

Jackson Transitions to Barefoot

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

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

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

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.

Injection Improves Jackson’s Heel Pain

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Pharmacology provides relief after mechanical limitations are reached

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.

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.

Research Journal: March 2026

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Standing Keratoma Removal Surgery
Tenotomy & Clogs for Laminitis
Acoustic Myography to Assess Ground Reaction Forces
Measuring Mini Horse & Pony Feet

Radiographs Lead to a Simplified Reset

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Jackson’s joints no longer tolerate mechanical influence. Meaningful progress often doesn’t come from doing more, but from understanding when less is enough by respecting physiological limits and responding thoughtfully to feedback.

[Video] 2026 Summit Sessions Preview with Veterinarian Frank Reilly

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:13:56 -0500

Don't miss Dr. Frank Reilly at the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit this Feb. 3-6 during the Burney Chapman Memorial Lecture, presented by Life Data Labs Inc.

Farrier Takeaways: January/February 2026

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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

Recognizing & Evaluating Equine Pain

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

The recognition and evaluation of pain is essential for the welfare of horses and management of the patient. Although considerable progress has been made in understanding physiology and treatment of pain in animals, the assessment of pain in horses remains difficult and frequently suboptimal.