Education

Tips for Early Farrier Career Success

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

Go after what you want, lean on the advice of others & learn from your mistakes

[Podcast] A Conversation with Bobby Salsbury

Thu, 09 Jul 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 owner of California Farrier Supply, Bobby Salsbury.

Start Your Farrier Career on the Right Foot with an Apprenticeship

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

The right mentor can help you become the best farrier you can be

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.

Getting Started in Hoof Care 2026 Digital Edition

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

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.

Troy Wood Captures World Championship Blacksmiths’ 2026 Roadrunner Classic Title

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Troy Wood continues his run of excellence by winning the World Championship Blacksmiths’ 2026 Roadrunner Classic.

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

Solid Advice From 3 International Horseshoeing Hall of Famers

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

3 International Horseshoeing Hall of Famers share essential pieces of advice.

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.

International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame Welcomes 2027 Class

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

Four farriers join an exclusive company of footcare professionals with their elections to the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.

[Video] A Conversation with Bobby Salsbury

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

[Video] A Conversation with Dr. Scott Morrison

Tue, 09 Jun 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 International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame member Dr. Scott Morrison.

[Podcast] A Conversation with Dr. Scott Morrison

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Take Advantage of Clinics as an Educational Tool

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Sun, 31 May 2026 22:13:59 -0400

When much of your hoof-care education is coming from in-person events, it’s important that those events contain valuable information. Here, I’ve collected a few tips and tricks to demonstrate the value of getting out to your local clinic or contest.

American Farriers Journal Earns Honorable Mention in American Horse Publications Awards

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

American Farriers Journal’s annual industry benchmark report earned recognition at the American Horse Publications’ Equine Media Awards in Lexington, Ky.

3 Farriers Awarded Jay Lankford Scholarships

Mon, 18 May 2026 18:05:43 -0400

On April 30, 2026, three farriers were awarded $3,000 each in Jay Lankford Memorial Scholarships, which seeks to honor the memory of North Carolina farrier Jay Lankford.

Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation Scholarship Deadlines Approach

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Four times per year, the mikeroweWORKS Foundation awards work ethic scholarships to hard-working, disciplined young men and women to help them offset the education, tool and startup costs of entering the trades. Summer deadlines are approaching quickly.

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.

Patrick Reilly Exemplifies Red Renchin’s Qualities

jcota@lesspub.com — Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

An independent, three-member panel that knew Red well has named Hall of Fame farrier Patrick Reilly the inaugural recipient of the Red Renchin Visionary Leadership in Innovation Award.

MFC/Purcell Farrier Supply Joins the International Hoof-Care Summit as a Bronze Level Educational Partner

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:50:42 -0400

The International Hoof-Care Summit is proud to welcome back MFC/Purcell Farrier Supply as a Bronze Level Educational Partner for the 2027 event set to take place in Covington, Ky., just across the river from Cincinnati.

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.

The Devil's in the Details of Farrier Education

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:04 -0400

Moving up through the stages of proficiency — like moving up a division at a horseshoeing contest — requires a skill shift. Small tips and tricks add up until suddenly you’ve built a skillset you didn’t have a year ago. What are your best farrier tips and tricks?

Troy Wood Wins the 2026 World Championship Blacksmiths Season Opener

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The World Championship Blacksmiths kicked off its 20th season with its 2025 National Champion picking up where he left off.

3 Farriers Earn 2025 Rising Shoeing Star Award

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Grit, determination and work ethic allowed them to rise to the top.

Finishing a Great Pair of Nail Nippers

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Randy Luikart explains how he modifies the tool with a grinder

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.

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

American Farriers Journal is an AHP Equine Media Awards Finalist

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

American Farriers Journal is among the finalists for the American Horse Publications’ 2026 Equine Media Awards.

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Announces 2026 Funding

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced it's funding several studies with benefits to hoof care in 2026.