https://www.americanfarriers.com/rss en-us The 2027 Farrier Dog of the Year contest is here, proudly sponsored by Hemp for Horses and Hounds! Discover this year’s nominees, read their stories, and vote for your favorite canine companion. The 2027 Farrier Dog of the Year contest is here, proudly sponsored by Hemp for Horses and Hounds! Discover this year’s nominees, read their stories, and vote for your favorite canine companion.

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14458 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14458-cast-your-vote-for-the-2027-farrier-dog-of-the-year 2026 Dog of the Year logo Hemp for Horses.png mkrueger@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Frog Support Pad Laminitis Management Case of the Month Forging a Specimen Shoe Glue-On Education This Week's Lineup:

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

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15624 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:52:56 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15624-hoof-care-highlights-august-1-2026 This Week lessitef@lessitermedia.com Regardless of how long you’ve been in the industry, you’ve probably seen a number of farrier products come and go. http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/7420 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/7420-shoeing-products-that-didnt-make-it AFJ-0799-PRODUCTS-SPREAD-1000px.jpg 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. American Farriers Journal Business Practices Survey. Check back weekly for our latest update.]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14720 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14720-footcare-and-farrier-business-insights Footcare & Farrier Business Insights.png lessitef@lessitermedia.com “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. http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15620 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15620-hoof-care-briefings-july-2026 mkrueger@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: The Chicken Shoe Evolution of the WCB Novice Success Comparing Charges Thoroughbred Foal Management This Week's Lineup:

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

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15621 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15621-hoof-care-highlights-july-25-2026 This Week 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. 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.

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15610 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15610-3-farriers-named-2026-rising-shoeing-stars Rising-Shoeing-Star-with-sponsor.jpg lessitef@lessitermedia.com "Whenever backed into a corner on pricing, being polite and honest has saved me every time." http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15608 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15608-when-raising-prices-go-face-to-face-with-clients 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. http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15611 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15611-national-animal-health-monitoring-system-to-launch-equine-2026-study lessitef@lessitermedia.com Trimming charges among farriers has drastically increased since 1996. http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15607 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15607-how-trimming-charges-changed-in-30-years lessitef@lessitermedia.com 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. 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.]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1/post/15609 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1-foot-notes/post/15609-the-nuts-and-bolts-behind-the-american-farriers-journal-farrier-business-practices-survey AFJ-Business-Practices-Survey-Art.jpg mkrueger@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Keeping an Open Mind One for the History Books Shoeing to Ringbone & Navicular Spider Plate Horseshoe Advice with Craig Trnka This Week's Lineup:

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

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15605 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15605-hoof-care-highlights-july-18-2026 This Week Virginia farrier Coye Samuel Landrum passed away July 8, 2026. He was 88. Virginia farrier Coye Samuel Landrum passed away July 8, 2026. He was 88.

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15603 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15603-virginia-farrier-coye-landrum-passes-away coye landrum.jpeg Oklahoma farrier Lee "Termite" Eugene Myatt passed away July 4, 2026. He was 73 Oklahoma farrier Lee "Termite" Eugene Myatt passed away July 4, 2026. He was 73

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15602 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15602-oklahoma-farrier-lee-termite-myatt-passes-away lee myatt.png mkrueger@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: A Conversation with Bobby Salsbury Forging Pull Offs Farriery in Sweden Hoof Balance & Conformation Hoof Anatomy with Dr. O'Grady This Week's Lineup:

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

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15593 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15593-hoof-care-highlights-july-11-2026 This Week 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. 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.]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15585 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15585-podcast-a-conversation-with-bobby-salsbury A Conversation with Bobby Salsbury.png As blacksmithing skills are removed from the hoof-care process, horse owners increasingly do not know what’s best for their horses. http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15573 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15573-meeting-a-horses-specific-shoeing-needs Barefoot-or-Shod-1.jpg The individualized geometrically balanced trim is the most important and challenging aspect to master. Jeff Cota jcota@lesspub.com Sandy Beveridge creates the Farrier’s Globe to benefit cancer research. Sandy Beveridge creates the Farrier’s Globe to benefit cancer research.

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1/post/15570 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1-foot-notes/post/15570-a-hall-of-fame-farriers-global-fight-against-cancer FarriersGlobe.jpg 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. http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15566 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15566-2026-farriers-week-farrier-spotlight Farriers Week 2026 Article Page Logo.png mkrueger@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Makeshift Halter Dedication & Certification Preventing Lost Shoes Approaching Laminitis Navicular Syndrome This Week's Lineup:

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

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15572 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15572-hoof-care-highlights-july-3-2026 This Week Here are the top 10 items in terms of page views from the past month, June 2026. http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15569 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:15:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15569-top-10-hoof-care-stories-in-june-2026 afj-top-10.png jcota@lesspub.com 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. http://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1/post/15568 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/blogs/1-foot-notes/post/15568-stay-cool-while-the-heat-is-on Heat Wave.jpg In this edition: Moisture Is a Major Concern with a Horse’s Skin Scheduling, Servicing & Communicating with Clients Managing a Horse’s Salt and Water Intake Quick Tips for Improving Your Bottom Line In this edition:

• Moisture Is a Major Concern with a Horse’s Skin
• Scheduling, Servicing & Communicating with Clients
• Managing a Horse’s Salt and Water Intake
• Quick Tips for Improving Your Bottom Line

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15563 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:09:17 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15563-hoof-care-briefings-june-2026 Troy Wood continues his run of excellence by winning the World Championship Blacksmiths’ 2026 Roadrunner Classic. http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15565 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15565-troy-wood-captures-world-championship-blacksmiths-2026-roadrunner-classic-title WCB logo mkrueger@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Treating White Line Disease Efficient Creasing Kissing Spines Pain & Hoof Capsule Distortions Masselotte Toe Clip This Week's Lineup:

• Treating White Line Disease
• Efficient Creasing
• Kissing Spines
• Pain & Hoof Capsule Distortions
• Masselotte Toe Clip

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15564 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15564-hoof-care-highlights-june-27-2026 This Week lessitef@lessitermedia.com 3 International Horseshoeing Hall of Famers share essential pieces of advice. 3 International Horseshoeing Hall of Famers share essential pieces of advice.

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15537 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15537-solid-advice-from-3-international-horseshoeing-hall-of-famers Pennsylvania farrier Edward Kellner passed away June 20, 2026. He was 74. Pennsylvania farrier Edward Kellner passed away June 20, 2026. He was 74.

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15551 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15551-pennsylvania-farrier-edward-kellner-passes-away edward kellner.jpeg American Farrier's Journal presents the third annual Farrier Dog of the Year Contest, sponsored by Hemp for Horses and Hounds — celebrating the loyal canine companions who support farriers in their daily work. American Farrier's Journal presents the third annual Farrier Dog of the Year Contest, sponsored by Hemp for Horses and Hounds — celebrating the loyal canine companions who support farriers in their daily work.]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14379 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14379-calling-all-farrier-dogs-enter-the-farrier-dog-of-the-year-contest 2027 Farrier Dog of the Year Logo - black.png Three veterinarians are joining an exclusive company of hoof-care professionals with their election to the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame. http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15552 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15552-international-equine-veterinarian-hall-of-fame-welcomes-2027-class Vet HOF Logo Idaho farrier Jake Berreth passed away June 7, 2026. He was 81. Idaho farrier Jake Berreth passed away June 7, 2026. He was 81.

]]> http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15547 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:57:47 -0400 https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15547-idaho-farrier-jake-berreth-passes-away jake berreth.jpg