Therapeutic Shoeing

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.

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.

Rebuilding Hoof Stability After Abscess Bout

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Arthritis & heel pain continue to influence Jackson’s movement

Pain & the Equine Orthopedic Patient

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A farrier’s role in identifying & evaluating discomfort in horses

Farrier Takeaways: December 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Read key farrier takeaways from several of the features found in the December 2025 issue of American Farriers Journal.

Thrush in the Modern Horse [Webinar]

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:48 -0500

Learn how to identify, prevent, and manage thrush in horses in this expert-led webinar featuring Michigan State University Farrier School instructor David Hallock, brought to you by Absorbine.

Focusing on the Basics Alleviates Jackson’s Discomfort

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

When Jackson, the subject of American Farriers Journal’s 1 Horse, 1 Farrier 1 Year project, showed signs of being tenderfooted, his farrier turned to the basics.

Horseshoeing & Equine Veterinarian Halls of Fame Elect 6 New Members

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Six hoof-care professionals are set for induction into the International Horseshoeing and Equine Veterinarian Halls of Fame in early February at the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit in the Cincinnati Metro Area.

When Should Performance Horses Go Barefoot?

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Curtis Burns of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., details how his LENGTH considerations and Hall of Fame farrier Steve Kraus’ WIDTH protocol addresses when a horse should and shouldn’t be shod.

Farrier Takeaways: November 2025

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500

Read key farrier takeaways from several of the features found in the November 2025 issue of American Farriers Journal.

Texas Shoer Aids & Abets Break N The Law’s Return to the Show Ring

jcota@lesspub.com — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Peyton and his team were riding high 3 years ago. Competing under his pedigree name, Break N The Law, the sorrel Quarter Horse gelding is highly decorated with multiple championships, culminating in August 2022 with a National Snaffle Bit Association World Championship in Green Junior Trail.

Farrier Takeaways: September/October 2025

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Read key farrier takeaways from several of the features found in the September/October 2025 issue of American Farriers Journal.

American Farriers Team Trials Registration is Open

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Registration is now open for the American Farriers Team Trials.

A Year in the Life of a Horse

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

What does it truly take to support the health, soundness and performance of a horse over a full year? What happens to a hoof — and the horse it supports — across the changing seasons? This installment of the 1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year project was made possible by Triple Crown Nutrition.