Education

[Podcast] A Conversation with Kenny Bark

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal Podcast, brought to you by Hoof MD, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Tom Curl sits down with Wellington, Fla., farrier Kenny Bark.

[Video] A Conversation with Kenny Bark

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal Podcast, brought to you by Hoof MD, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Tom Curl sits down with Wellington, Fla., farrier Kenny Bark.

Poll: Ignoring Advice

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:08:48 -0400

What's one piece of advice you're glad you never listened to? Let us know in this AFJ poll.

Footcare & Farrier Business Insights

Wed, 14 Oct 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.

Methodology & Science of Dorsal Rounding

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Steven Beane will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Research Journal: November 2026

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Finally! Some Good Data on DDF Tenotomy for Laminitis
AI to Identify Horses with Increased Fracture Risk
Coconuts for Wound Healing
Leg Wraps Affect Movement

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.

Remembering Hall of Fame Veterinarian Dr. Marvin Beeman

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Beeman was among the first inductees into the Hall

The Farrier Apprentice’s Path: What Happened to the Willing Hands?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As the industry shifts, a Hall of Fame farrier explores why the old ways of learning are fading and how mentors can bridge the gap for today’s aspiring hoof-care professionals

Exhibitor & Supplier Summit Countdown — October

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Check out the latest Summit news and updates.

Troy Wood Grabs WCB State Fair of Virginia Title

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Troy Wood is on a roll. The Riverside, Wash., farrier has finished in the top spot in eight of the past nine consecutive World Championship Blacksmiths events, including this past weekend at the State Fair of Virginia.

Poll: Who are Your Mentors?

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:11:09 -0400

What's one important thing you learned from your mentors? Let us know in this AFJ poll.

Invest in Yourself While Diminishing Your Tax Burden

jcota@lesspub.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As we enter the final quarter of 2026, small businesses are often searching for ways to reduce their tax burden. One way to do so is by investing in yourself.

State-of-the-Art Treatment of Keratoma

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Equine keratomas can cause persistent, puzzling lameness by compressing internal foot structures. Farriers and vets can explore how advanced imaging like CT and MRI leads to precise localization, enabling minimally invasive surgical removal and successful post-op recovery. Maarten Oosterlinck will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Maintaining & Repairing Hand Tools

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Dull or damaged tools drag down your efficiency and drain your wallet. Farriers can learn simple, professional maintenance and repair techniques to keep hand tools performing like new and dramatically extend their working lifespan.Mark Aikens will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Hoof MD Returns to the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit as a Bronze Level Partner

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400

The International Hoof-Care Summit is proud to welcome Hoof MD back as a Bronze Level Educational Partner for the 2027 event set to take place in Covington, Ky.

Horseshoe Modifications Based on Equine Conformation Evaluation

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Every hammer blow and modification should serve a clear anatomical purpose. Farriers can discover how to apply targeted shoe modifications that address specific conformational deviations, old injuries, and limb pathologies without compromising total-body function. Michael Wildenstein will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Is Hind Hoof Balance Linked to Spinal issues?

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Can hind hoof balance actually trigger back, stifle, and hock pain? Farriers can dive into the research behind negative plantar angles and camped-under posture to understand whole-body pathologies and master evidence-based shoeing protocols.Yogi Sharp will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

[Podcast] A Conversation with Arek Boulding

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal Podcast, brought to you by Hoof MD, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Tom Curl sits down with Lone Camp, Texas, farrier Arek Boulding.

[Video] A Conversation with Arek Boulding

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal Podcast, brought to you by Hoof MD, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Tom Curl sits down with Lone Camp, Texas, farrier Arek Boulding.

It’s a Business!

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Craftsmanship builds your reputation, but smart business operations build your livelihood. Farriers can unlock five decades of hard-won wisdom to master pricing structure, control overhead, and run a highly sustainable practice. Steve Kraus will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Tips from the 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Our latest set of International Hoof-Care Summit "flashback" tips comes from Doug Anderson and Curtis Burns at the 2020 Summit.

Continuing Education Can Help Reach Your Full Potential

jacob@dougbutler.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:41:27 -0400

Commitment, consistency and accountability will help you achieve your goals in improving your skill and knowledge as a farrier.

Special Equine Limb Dissection

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Anatomy isn't just theory—it's the foundation of every trim and shoe placement. Farriers can go beneath the skin in an extended limb dissection to inspect critical internal structures firsthand and deepen their anatomical precision. Mitch Taylor will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Exhibitor & Supplier Summit Countdown — September

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Check out the latest Summit news and updates.

Henry Heymering Legacy Lecture, Presented by American Farriers Journal Ground Reaction Force in Application

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

How do shoe placement and web width actually alter ground reaction forces under load? Farriers can explore rare FWCF award-winning research that replaces anecdotal theories with hard biomechanical data across multiple arena surfaces. Cody Gregory will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Respective Responsibilities: The Foundation of a Successful Business

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Great horseshoeing skills won't keep your doors open if the business side falls apart. Farriers can learn proven financial, inventory, and client management strategies to build a highly profitable, sustainable practice that withstands industry challenges. Esco Buff will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Troy Wood Wins the 2026 Blacksmith World Championship

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Riverside, Wash., farrier Troy Wood takes home the 2026 World Championship Blacksmith title at Spruce Meadows.

Shoeing for Strength & the Importance of Third Phase Intervention

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Three decades at the anvil teach lessons that textbooks simply can't capture. Farriers can unlock proven, field-tested insights from a Hall of Famer to maintain hoof wall integrity and capsular health throughout every shoeing and trimming cycle. Nigel Fennell will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Physiological Factors that Influence the Distal Limb

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

How does the hoof capsule absorb impact under massive workloads? Join Stuart Muir to explore locomotion dynamics and learn targeted shoeing strategies that farriers use to control load distribution and restore distal limb function. Stuart Muir will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.