News & Notes

Hoof-Care Highlights: August 22, 206

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Spacial Relationships
Shaping a Shoe
Collateral Ligament Shoe
Shoeing High-Low Feet
Final Approach

Wyoming Farrier Bruce Jorgensen Passes Away

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:10:21 -0400

Wyoming farrier Bruce Jorgensen passed away. He was 78.

Footcare & Farrier Business Insights

Wed, 19 Aug 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.

The Role of Shoeing in the Rehabilitation of Equine Patients, Presented by Bartek

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Rehabilitating a lame horse isn't just about restoring soundness; it's about restoring performance. Explore how conventional and split-shoe techniques help farriers bridge the gap between initial healing and athletic return. Bart Halsberghe will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Hoof-Care Highlights: August 15, 2026

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Footing & Biomechanics
Managing Hoof Cracks
Steroids & Insulin Dysregulation
Lateral Extension Whip Across Bar Shoe
Learning from Mistakes

Hall of Fame Veterinarian Marvin Beeman Passes Away

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:03:32 -0400

Hall of Fame veterinarian George "Marvin" Beeman passed away. He was 93.

Hoof-Care Highlights: August 8, 2026

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Extensor Tendons
Discipline-Specific Lameness
Powers of Observation
Unloading the DDFT
Oregon Horseshoeing School

Kansas Farrier Jerry Mathews Passes Away

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:33:25 -0400

Kansas farrier Jerry Mathews passed away August 1, 2026. He was 77.

I Only Did What the Horse Owner Wanted: A Cautionary Tale

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

John had been shoeing most of his adult life. He was competent. Experienced. Busy. And like many of us who’ve done this long enough, he’d grown a little complacent when it came to owner requests. Arguing just wasn’t worth the energy. After all, he was “just doing what was asked.”

Hoof-Care Highlights: August 1, 2026

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:52:56 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Frog Support Pad
Laminitis Management
Case of the Month
Forging a Specimen Shoe
Glue-On Education

Shoeing Products That Didn't Make It

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Regardless of how long you’ve been in the industry, you’ve probably seen a number of farrier products come and go.

Hoof-Care Briefings: July 2026

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

“Hoof-Care Briefings” comes your way near at the end of each month, highlighting farrier tips, industry news, maybe a bit of shoeing history and valuable insights of interest to footcare professionals.

Hoof-Care Highlights: July 25, 2026

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

The Chicken Shoe
Evolution of the WCB
Novice Success
Comparing Charges
Thoroughbred Foal Management

3 Farriers Named 2026 Rising Shoeing Stars

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Each year, American Farriers Journal celebrates three young farriers who have made exceptional progress in their hoof-care careers within 3 years of graduation from farrier school.

When Raising Prices, Go Face-to-Face with Clients?

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

"Whenever backed into a corner on pricing, being polite and honest has saved me every time."

National Animal Health Monitoring System to Launch Equine 2026 Study

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Health Monitoring System is launching its equine study next month and seeks the input of hoof-care professionals.

How Trimming Charges Changed in 30 Years

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Trimming charges among farriers has drastically increased since 1996.

The ‘Nuts & Bolts’ Behind the American Farriers Journal Farrier Business Practices Survey

lessitef@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A number of recent Facebook comments about the American Farriers Journal (AFJ) yearly Farrier Business Practices Benchmark survey provides me with the opportunity to explain the details and methodology behind the only in-depth analysis of the farrier industry. Anvil Brand, Glue-U, Hoof MD and Vetericyn sponsor the survey.

Hoof-Care Highlights: July 18, 2026

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Keeping an Open Mind
One for the History Books
Shoeing to Ringbone & Navicular
Spider Plate Horseshoe
Advice with Craig Trnka

Virginia Farrier Coye Landrum Passes Away

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Virginia farrier Coye Samuel Landrum passed away July 8, 2026. He was 88.

Oklahoma Farrier Lee "Termite" Myatt Passes Away

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Oklahoma farrier Lee "Termite" Eugene Myatt passed away July 4, 2026. He was 73

Hoof-Care Highlights: July 11, 2026

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

A Conversation with Bobby Salsbury
Forging Pull Offs
Farriery in Sweden
Hoof Balance & Conformation
Hoof Anatomy with Dr. O'Grady

[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.

Meeting a Horse’s Specific Shoeing Needs

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As blacksmithing skills are removed from the hoof-care process, horse owners increasingly do not know what’s best for their horses.

A Hall of Fame Farrier’s Global Fight Against Cancer

jcota@lesspub.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sandy Beveridge creates the Farrier’s Globe to benefit cancer research.

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.

Hoof-Care Highlights: July 3, 2026

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Makeshift Halter
Dedication & Certification
Preventing Lost Shoes
Approaching Laminitis
Navicular Syndrome

Stay Cool While the Heat is On

jcota@lesspub.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Stock up on water, electrolytes and fire up the fans. A heat wave stretching from the Midwest to the East Coast will subject half of the U.S. to “major” or “extreme” heat-related health issues, according to the National Weather Service.

News & Notes

Hoof-Care Highlights: August 22, 206

Wyoming Farrier Bruce Jorgensen Passes Away

Footcare & Farrier Business Insights

The Role of Shoeing in the Rehabilitation of Equine Patients, Presented by Bartek

Hoof-Care Highlights: August 15, 2026

Hall of Fame Veterinarian Marvin Beeman Passes Away

Hoof-Care Highlights: August 8, 2026

Kansas Farrier Jerry Mathews Passes Away

Top 10 Hoof-Care Stories in July 2026

I Only Did What the Horse Owner Wanted: A Cautionary Tale

Hoof-Care Highlights: August 1, 2026

Shoeing Products That Didn't Make It

Hoof-Care Briefings: July 2026

Hoof-Care Highlights: July 25, 2026

3 Farriers Named 2026 Rising Shoeing Stars

When Raising Prices, Go Face-to-Face with Clients?

National Animal Health Monitoring System to Launch Equine 2026 Study

How Trimming Charges Changed in 30 Years

The ‘Nuts & Bolts’ Behind the American Farriers Journal Farrier Business Practices Survey

Hoof-Care Highlights: July 18, 2026

Virginia Farrier Coye Landrum Passes Away

Oklahoma Farrier Lee "Termite" Myatt Passes Away

Hoof-Care Highlights: July 11, 2026

[Podcast] A Conversation with Bobby Salsbury

Meeting a Horse’s Specific Shoeing Needs

A Hall of Fame Farrier’s Global Fight Against Cancer

2026 Farriers Week: Farrier Spotlight

Hoof-Care Highlights: July 3, 2026

Top 10 Hoof-Care Stories in June 2026

Stay Cool While the Heat is On