Lamenesses

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.

Research Journal: July/August 2026

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Metals as Antimicrobials
Carpal Bone Injuries Don’t Limit Performance in Show Jumpers
Dorsopalmar Hoof Balance in Brazilian Thoroughbred Racehorses
MRI Useful for Detecting Coffin Joint Degeneration

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.

Letting the Horse Lead His Return to Comfort

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

Team listens carefully, adapts thoughtfully & makes incremental decisions

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

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?

Research Journal: May/June 2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Botox for Laminitis, not Wrinkles
Mortality & Factors Associated with Cushing’s Disease
Maggots for Wire Cuts
AI for Gait Analysis of Endurance Horses

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

Jackson Transitions to Barefoot

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

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

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

3 Reasons Why Horses Pseudo-Trot

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

Horses that pseudo-trot often have abnormally shaped feet, and as a result, tend to have soundness issues that limit their useful lives and/or competitive careers. They thus typically require more farrier skill than the naturally sound horse.

Research Journal: April 2026

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When Ringbone isn’t Ringbone
Venography for Hard-to-Find Subsolar Abscesses
Hoof Conformation & Lameness
Accelerometers Assess Injury Risk

Restoring Equine Tendon Elasticity

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Lameness often improves before the tissue regains sufficient strength, creating a critical period where the horse is highly vulnerable to reinjury.

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.

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.

Study Finds Ertugliflozin Can Reduce Insulin Spike After Joint Injections

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:58:41 -0500

A study by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment found that ertugliflozin can reduce insulin and glucose spikes after joint injections in horses without insulin dysregulation.

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

The Equine Walk: “Mother of All Gaits”

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Farriers can extend a horse’s working life by teaching how to bend the hind joints.

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

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.

Practical Solutions for Laminitis & Founder

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

Ontario farrier relies on teamwork, proactive decisions & creative thinking to help horses

Identifying Acute Pain in Horses

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The signs of a horse in chronic pain are often misinterpreted or even ignored. Therefore, the farrier must recognize pain in horses and give professional advice to the owner.

[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.

American Farriers Journal’s Best of 2025

mbrusnahan@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

It’s hard to believe 2025 has already flown by, and as we look back, we’re grateful for the remarkable farrier community we have the privilege of serving every day.