Over the course of a year, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Esco Buff takes us on a hoof-care journey with Jackson, a 15-year-old Clydesdale cross gelding. The Clearwater, Fla., farrier documents each detail — the trim, shoeing, nutritional decisions, vet visits and his job — in this living case study. https://www.americanfarriers.com/rss en-us Team listens carefully, adapts thoughtfully & makes incremental decisions Team listens carefully, adapts thoughtfully & makes incremental decisions

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15553 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15553-letting-the-horse-lead-his-return-to-comfort 1-Horse-1-Farrier-1-Year_0726-Art.jpg Increased hoof growth leads to late cycle discomfort & a new direction Increased hoof growth leads to late cycle discomfort & a new direction

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15480 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15480-jackson-transitions-to-barefoot 1-Horse-1-Farrier-1-Year_0526_Art.jpg Pharmacology provides relief after mechanical limitations are reached http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15385 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15385-injection-improves-jacksons-heel-pain 1-Horse-1-Farrier-1-Year_Art–0426.jpg 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. http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15342 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15342-radiographs-lead-to-a-simplified-reset Radiographic-Findings-&-a-Simplified-Reset-Art.jpg Arthritis & heel pain continue to influence Jackson’s movement Arthritis & heel pain continue to influence Jackson’s movement

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15286 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15286-rebuilding-hoof-stability-after-abscess-bout Rebuilding-Stability-After-Abscess-Bout_Art.jpg A custom frog support solution restores Jacksons comfort. A custom frog support solution restores Jacksons comfort.

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15217 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15217-fine-tuning-jacksons-hoof-care-formula Fine-Tuning-the-Formula_Art.jpg Subtle lameness observations, shifts in hoof quality and environmental stressors are already influencing farriery decisions, owner management and our shared preparation for what lies ahead. This installment of the 1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year project was made possible by Triple Crown Nutrition. Triple Crown Nutrition.]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15188 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15188-adjusting-jacksons-hoof-care-plan Medial-Lateral-Imbalance-(1H1F1Y).png A slight medial-lateral imbalance continues because of Jackson’s posture. While hoof wall integrity is better than expected, summer rains and humidity are an issue. Although sole depth is adequate, both fronts have minor bruising. Source: Esco Buff In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Triple Crown, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Esco Buff kicks off a new series, “1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year.” where we follow a horse and its farrier for 1 year, chronicling details of its hoof care, veterinary visits, nutrition and more. American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Triple Crown, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Esco Buff kicks off a new series, “1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year.” where we follow a horse and its farrier for 1 year, chronicling details of its hoof care, veterinary visits, nutrition and more.]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15146 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15146-video-1-horse-1-farrier-1-year Video-1-Horse-1-Farrier-1-Year.png In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Triple Crown, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Esco Buff kicks off a new series, “1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year.” where we follow a horse and its farrier for 1 year, chronicling details of its hoof care, veterinary visits, nutrition and more. American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Triple Crown, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Esco Buff kicks off a new series, “1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year.” where we follow a horse and its farrier for 1 year, chronicling details of its hoof care, veterinary visits, nutrition and more.]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15133 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15133-podcast-1-horse-1-farrier-1-year 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. Triple Crown Nutrition.]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15071 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15071-a-year-in-the-life-of-a-horse Open 1 Horse_Hind-foot-before-trimming.png jcota@lesspub.com Eleven years ago, American Farriers Journal President Mike Lessiter shared one of his dream projects with the editors during an editorial planning session. He wanted to follow a horse for 1 year and chronicle the details of its hoof care over 8 issues within the pages of AFJ. American Farriers Journal President Mike Lessiter shared one of his dream projects with the editors during an editorial planning session. He wanted to follow a horse for 1 year and chronicle the details of its hoof care over 8 issues within the pages of AFJ.]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1/post/15069 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1-foot-notes/post/15069-1-horse-1-farrier-1-year-1-dream-come-true Jeff-Cota-2023.jpg