Therapeutic Shoeing

Explore the valuable strategies to help farriers maneuver through the various problems that afflict the hoof capsule and lower limb.

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Preparing for Paris 2024 with U.S. Team Farrier Beck Ratte

According to Ratte, being the Olympic team farrier is less about the games themselves and more about everything that’s led the horses to this moment
As the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, kick off on Friday, July 26, American Farriers Journal caught up with the United States Eventing Team farrier Rebecca “Beck” Ratte to discuss her career, working with the team and preparing for the Olympics.
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Therapeutic Shoeing

Managing Low Palmar Angles in Horses

An understanding of the physics of the foot helps create long-term management strategies
Appropriate palmar angles are integral to the health and well-being of horses. When the angle is too low, horses often have collapsed heels and elongated toes, leading to hoof capsule weakening and frequent loss of shoes.
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News Release

Participate in an Online Survey on Hoof-Care Knowledge Among Farriers & Vets

The University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies aims to quantify hoof knowledge, maintenance & therapeutic strategies between professions
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies are seeking farriers and equine veterinarians from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to participate in an online survey on hoof-care knowledge and therapeutic intervention education.
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2016 International Hoof-Care Summit

Take a sneak peek into a sampling of what 2016 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees experienced at our 13th annual event.

PRODUCTS

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Improving Horsemanship for Farriers

$8.95

This 38 page report will guide you through the importance of learning and developing horsemanship, making the farriery process easier, safer, and more enjoyable. This report will provide you with basic horsemanship skills that are crucial for avoiding horse and human injury, as well as becoming a successful farrier. 


You'll find a wide variety of useful information including:

  • Why you can’t hurry horsemanship

  • How good rapport and good horses go hand-in-hand

  • The importance of being able to “read” a horse and understanding the body language

  • Why not all “bad” horses are bad

  • The importance of patience

  • Advice on how to deal with soft hearted clients and their spoiled horses


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Critical Concerns When Making Traction Decisions

$12.95
Too much or too little traction can lead to poor performance or even catastrophic injury. This insightful 16-page report explores the positive and negative effects of adding traction devices to shoes so you can avoid any detrimental outcomes. View
Michael Steward

The Science Behind Wooden Shoes -- MP3 Download

$4.95

Michael Steward has had tremendous success treating laminitis as well as other lameness issues with his system of wooden shoes. In this presentation, Steward shares the science behind the success of this cost-effective treatment.  (Total Run Time: 1 hour, 7 minutes; File size: 54 Megabytes)

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Book Of Farrier Lists - Download Only

Book Of Farrier Lists - Download Only

$8.95

Jam-packed with valuable checklists for horse owners and farriers alike, this report features 26 usable checklists on all aspects of hoof care and shoeing horses. A practical tool for any horse-owner serious about hoof care and a must-have reference for the professional farrier.

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Hoof-Care Strategies for Success Set

Hoof-Care Strategies For Success Set

$34.97

This 4-piece package shares the very best hoof-care tips, techniques and practical advice from over 30 members of the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame and other prominent veteran farriers in the footcare industry.

This special package includes:

  • Hall Of Fame Farrier Tips (52 pages)
  • Hoof Care For The Performance Horse (64 pages)
  • Hall Of Fame Horseshoeing (32 pages)
  • The "How-To" Horseshoeing Book (144 pages)

This package is valued at $57.80 — you save 40% or $22.83 when you order this package today.

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Back to Basics A Farrier Foundation Set

Back To Basics: A Farriers Foundation Built For Success Set

$37.95

This special package includes:

  • Better Basics, Better Horseshoeing (120 pages)
  • The Cavalry Horseshoer’s Technical Manual (128 pages)
  • Modifying Keg Shoes (48 pages)
  • AFJ Horseshoe Guide (40 pages)
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EVENTS

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32nd Annual Heumphreus Lecture

2/3/18
University of California, Davis
United States
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is hosting the 32nd annual Heumphreus Lecture. Read More

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Farriers' Day

5/16/18
Peninsula Equine Veterinary
Menlo Park, CA
United States
Contact: Jan

Grand Circuit Products is sponsoring a farriers’ day in Menlo Park.

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Clinic day for farriers and veterinarians

2/15/20 8:30 am EST
University of Montreal
3200 rue Sicotte Saint-Hyacinthe
Canada
The faculty of veterinary medicine at the University of Montreal will host a clinic day for farriers at veterinaries. The clinician is Dr. Steve O'Grady. Read More

Webinar

Feet, Joints and Physiotherapy Webinar

2/25/21 12:00 pm CST
BEVA is hosting the webinar “Feet, Joints and Physiotherapy” at 12 p.m. CST, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. The speakers are Bruce Bladon, BVMS, Cert EP, DESTS, Dipl ECVS, FRCVS; Gillian Tabor, MSc, ResM, ACPAT, Cat A RAMP; and Simon Moore, FWCF. Read More

Live Sponsored Event

Orrville Veterinary Clinic Equine Educational Seminar

8/21/21
Orrville Veterinary Clinic
1665 N Main St.
Orrville, OH
United States
Orrville Veterinary Clinic is hosting an equine educational seminar Aug. 21, 2021. The clinician is Esco Buff. Read More

Live Sponsored Event

NAEP Regional Wet Lab

2/26/22
The Shoein' Shop
31740 Dunlap Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA
United States
Contact: Dave Dawson
The Shoein’ Shop will host a Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners Wet Lab on Feb. 26, 2022. The clinician is Mark Silverman, DVM. Read More

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Pizza & Podiatry Roundtable

3/3/22 5:30 pm CST
Janssen Veterinary Clinic
2420 W. 236th St.
Sheridan, IN
United States
Contact: Lydia Mudd
How do you utilize your knowledge of functional anatomy while trimming and shoeing? Janssen Veterinary Clinic in Sheridan, Ind., is hosting the first of a miniseries roundtable discussions on functional anatomy March 3. Read More

Live Sponsored Event

Laminitis and Founder Clinic

4/8/22
Hampton Inn & Suites
3550 Ember Ln.
Billings, MT
United States
Contact: Jim Rennie
Rennie’s Horseshoeing is hosting a farrier, veterinarian, trainer and horse owner clinic April 8, 2022, at Hampton Inn and Montana Equine in Billings, Mont. The clinician is Travis Burns, FWCF, CJF (TE, EE), APF-I. Read More

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Southwestern Ohio Farriers Association Winter Clinic and Membership Meeting

1/14/23 8:00 am EST
Grant Career Center
718 W. Plane St.
Bethel, OH
United States
Contact: Dave Purvis

Southwestern Ohio Farriers Association will conduct its winter clinic and membership meeting Jan. 14, 2022, at Grant Career Center in Bethel, Ohio. The clinician is Lydia Mudd, DVM.

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High Plains Farrier Association Horseshoeing Demonstration

1/31/23 8:00 am CST
Barnett Field House at The Monument
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. N.
Rapid City, SD
United States

The High Plains Farrier Association will conduct a horseshoeing demonstration and roundtable discussions Jan. 31, 2023, at the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City, S.D. Jake Stonefield, CJF; Allan Voeller, CJF, APF-I; Amanda Marohl; and Mark Jakopak will be among the farriers conducting demonstrations.

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