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Improve Hoof-Care Service with Understanding

Grasping generational differences can boost your small business

By Jamie Cooper posted on July 24, 2024 | Posted in Clients

Most farriers know that if you work in the hoof-care business, your clients are not just horses but the people who own, ride and care for them.

People Skills

Ask Questions Before Accepting New Clients

Cornell farrier gathers vital information before taking on horses

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 24, 2024 | Posted in Clients

In an ideal and unrealistic world, horse owners would be model clients with mounts that had perfect conformation and feet. Rather, it’s necessary to ask questions and gain some knowledge about that horse and client before saying “yes.”

2024 Farriers Week: Farrier Spotlight

Welcome to the 12th annual Farriers Week Farriers Spotlight!

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 7, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

In honor of the 26th annual Farriers Week celebration (July 7-13, 2024), 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.

Book Review

A Horse by Nature: Managing Emotional and Mental Stress in Horses for Improved Welfare

By James Wyatt Weatherford posted on June 17, 2024 | Posted in Clients, Education, Safety & Healthcare

It’s precisely the book I wish I had 40 years ago to give to my students. Whether you are a professional farrier, an experienced, life-long horseman, a weekend rider, or just someone who enjoys learning about horses, I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

Briefings

Briefings: July / Aug. 2024

June 12, 2024 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Diseases, Lamenesses

A controversial new federal welfare law in Germany prohibits horses younger than 30 months, except for racehorses, from beginning training or competition, Horse & Hound reports.

News and Notes

Tell Your Farrier or Mentor You Appreciate Them for Farriers Week

Celebrate your achievements and the mentors who helped you along the way

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on May 8, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Nominate your farrier or mentor for the 25th annual Farriers Spotlight during Farriers Week, which is from July 7-13. This special week is time to acknowledge the contribution of farriers to the equine industry.

Research Journal: May/June 2024

The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.

By Albert Kane posted on April 22, 2024 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Guarded Prognosis for Navicular Bursa Masses
Obesity in Irish Ponies
Chiropractic Treatment Improves the Ride
Senior Horses, Retirement and Muscle Mass

News Release

American Horse Council Survey Finds Economic Impact, Employment Rising

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 31, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

Source: American Horse Council

The American Horse Council’s 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey finds that the industry’s fiscal contributions and employment numbers are rising, while the horse population is declining.

News & Notes

Hoof Pigment Plays No Role in Structural Integrity

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 17, 2023 | Posted in Clients, Education

Source: The Chronicle of the Horse

Are black hooves stronger than white hooves? John Dollar documents in The Handbook of Horse-Shoeing, published in 1898, that hoof color is a critical indicator of durability and strength. The late Doug Leach refutes the anecdotal observations in a September 1981 article in American Farriers Journal.

Safety & Healthcare

How CBD Can Benefit Horses

Supplements can calm and relieve discomfort

By Jeff Cota posted on November 16, 2023 | Posted in Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Safety & Healthcare

A free sample of cannabidiol — or CBD — was life-changing for Renee Vandenberg. Now, she hopes it helps horses and farriers.

This incredibly detailed 62-page report features detailed information on a variety of areas that hoof-care professionals have reported as impediments to the success of their business, challenges in their everyday hoof-care work and threats to the health of their horses’ feet. From posture problems to recognizing when to fire a client, this report will provide you with tips and advice to get your hands around minor issues early, before they escalate into major ones.

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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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