This page lists material that supplements the January/February 2020 issue of American Farriers Journal.
Insight On Improving Your Farrier Business
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Reading Kirsty Leśniak’s article “The Importance of Regular Shoeing” from the American Farriers Journal archives.
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Watching the Online Hoof-Care Classroom “Business Strategies for the Farrier.”
(Supplement to "Transform Your Hoof-Care Business in 4 Easy Steps" on page 10.)
Billy Crothers
(Supplement to "Gain Confidence and Practical Forging Skills Using Concave" on page 18.)
Gary Faulkner’s practice in 1992
- Gain more insight about Gary Faulkner’s practice in 1992 by reading “Your Image and Work is What Counts!” – Coming Soon
(Supplement to "Find Success in Change" on page 26.)
2020 IHCS Rountables
Gain more insight on the Hoof-Care Roundtable topics by:
- Reading “Club Foot or Upright Foot? It’s All About the Angles.”
- Reading “Building Upon a Foundation of Sound Farriery.”
- Watching “Why to Expand Beyond One Style of Trimming.”
- Reading “Heed the Warning Signs for Stress.”
(Supplement to "Footcare Practitioners Share a Passion-Driven Education" on page 30.)
2020 Hall of Fame Induction
- Watch a recording of the 2020 Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the International Hoof-Care Summit. Meet the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame and the Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame inductees.
(Supplement to "7 Honored for Lifetime Hoof-Care Accomplishments" on page 34)
Hoof Infections
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Reading “Identifying a Subsolar Abscess Isn’t Always Easy” in which Hall of Fame farrier Henry Heymering shares his tips for abscess detection.
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Downloading the eGuide “Tackling Those Extra Tough Hoof Crack Concerns,” to take a more in-depth look a hoof capsule defects that can lead to infection.
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Watching “Farrier Quick Takes” with Ohio Farrier Doug Hooper, to learn about one hoof-care professionals’ approach to using hoof testers.
(Supplement to "Understanding Hoof Infections" on page 44.)
Mismatched Feet
- Coming Soon
(Supplement to "Thoughts on Managing a High-Low Horse" on page 48)
2020 Summit Mail-In Forging Exercise
(Supplement to "Summit Mail-In Challenge Winner" on page 54)
Cryotherapy
- Learn more about this project and the shoe selection. – Coming Soon
- Read some observations regarding shoeing performance horses that was shared at the 2019 American Association of Equine Professionals Convention. – Coming Soon
(Supplement to "Is Cryotherapy an Effective Analgesic for Lame Horses?" on page 56)
2019 Rising Shoeing Star
- Read more about the 2019 Rising Shoeing Stars
- Access the online application to nominate your candidate for 2020
(Supplement to "Recognizing the Footcare Leaders of Tomorrow" on page 59)