Clients

Use These Selection Criteria When Taking on Clients

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Gathering information in advance helps farriers be prepared for a wide range of clients & horses

Establish Boundaries with Yourself & Your Clients for a Successful Farrier Practice

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Scheduling efficiently, charging appropriately & having a good work-life balance are essential

Find Your Place in the Hoof-Care World

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The start of your farrier career can be as intimidating as it is exciting. There are an endless amount of doors to step through if you’re willing to put in the work to open them.

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.

2026 Farriers Week: Farrier Spotlight

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In honor of the 28th annual Farriers Week celebration (July 5-11, 2026), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.

Honoring Horseshoers During the 28th Annual Farriers Week

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

The equine community recognizes the dedication and passion of its farriers

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

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.

Tell Your Farrier or Mentor You Appreciate Them This Farriers Week

Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Honor the farrier who has impacted your life by completing the form by Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Thank you to Vetericyn® for their support of 2026 Farriers Week.

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?

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

Why the World is So Difficult for Farriers

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

One of the most frustrating realities of being a farrier is that we are constantly judged for outcomes we do not fully control. We are working on living biological structures shaped by physics, physiology, posture, environment and management over time. We operate within the constraints of the horse in front of us, and the horse in front of us is a product of far more than just trimming.

Jackson Transitions to Barefoot

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

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

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

Prepare for the Inevitable Injury

jcota@lesspub.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

It’s not a matter of if, but when. Salem, Mo., farrier Parker Van Wyk was working on a bay horse’s right hind foot when it launched him into a cinder block wall. You might have seen the video making the social media rounds. The butcher’s bill included a lacerated liver, a collapsed and torn lung and bruised ribs.

Boehringer Ingelheim Share the Care Award Goes to South Carolina Farrier

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:28:45 -0400

In Fall 2025, Boehringer Ingelheim invited equine enthusiasts to nominate caregivers who go above and beyond in their professional or personal lives to take extraordinary care of horses. Of over 300 nominations, Gaffney, S.C., farrier Andy Painter was selected as one of the 5 Share the Care finalists.

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.

Injection Improves Jackson’s Heel Pain

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

Pharmacology provides relief after mechanical limitations are reached

Florida Couple Create Outlet for Equine Professionals

jcota@lesspub.com — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

It was a different world when Clayton Wilber started his career. Like many who broke into the hoof-care industry before 2000, the Oxford, Fla., farrier struggled to gain a foothold in his chosen trade. Comraderie and communication were foreign.

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

Florida Farrier Service Creates Group Supporting Equine Professionals

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Do you work long hours, mostly independently? Do you carry responsibility for animals and clients every day? Have you ever felt isolated in the hoof-care industry? You’re not alone.

American Horse Council Begins Work on 2028 National Economic Impact Study

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:09:09 -0500

The American Horse Council Foundation announced the launch of its next National Economic Impact Study of the U.S. horse industry, with findings expected to be released in 2028.

Why You Should Never, Ever ‘Bad-Mouth’ Other Farriers (Or Vets)

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In the footcare business, a good rule to follow is always avoid being critical of others’ work, even when the trimming, shoeing or veterinary work did not help the horse.

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.

AFA Announces Hoof-Care Hardship Assistance Program

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In partnership with the American Horse Council and the United Horse Coalition, the American Farrier's Association announced the Farrier Direct Safety Net.

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.