Sheehan Equine Farrier Clinic
Date: 06/06/26
Location: Laurel, MT
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Lameness often improves before the tissue regains sufficient strength, creating a critical period where the horse is highly vulnerable to reinjury.
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Seventeenth Edition of the Annual Career Guide
This special publication is published once per year by American Farriers Journal. The career guide delivers advice from farriers on how to establish and operate a successful equine footcare practice.
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Attend the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit in Covington, Ky.
Join Us January 26-29, 2027 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Ky.
As we continue in our third decade, our goal is to continue to help you expand your hoof-care education through a focused educational program covering the most important topics to today’s equine footcare professionals. The 24th annual Summit offers dozens of hours of solid answers to your most critical challenges from outstanding farriers, equine vets and hoof researchers. Get a first look at 2027’s newest and best products at the Summit Trade Show. And profit from unlimited “face-to-face” hallway networking time with the giants of the footcare profession.
Come see for yourself why past attendees say they take home an average of $4,576 in ready-to-use ideas!
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American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Special Report For Equine Veterinarians
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Farrier Tips
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Farrier Videos
Organized & Efficient to Better Serve Farriers w/Oleo Acres: 2025 Supply Shop of the Year
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
2025 Farrier Beard of the Year Winner: Frank Bevacqua
With a 15-inch-long beard that’s been growing for 15 years, New Jersey farrier Frank Bevacqua has been selected as the American Farriers Journal “2025 Farrier Beard of the Year” winner.
2025 Farrier Dog of the Year: Frog
Phrog Frog Diggity Dog works alongside Jeremy Zackowski at Diamond Z Trimming and Shoeing. Named after a horse's frog, he is an unknown breed that we adopted as a rescue. As far as we can tell he is part cat, part raccoon, and maybe a little cowdog.
American Farriers Journal Unifies the Industry
International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Steve Kraus explains the impact of American Farriers Journal on the trade. AFJ is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025.
Hoof Nutrition Intelligence
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Why is keratin so important to hoof health?
With the knowledge of what keratin is and how it contributes to hoof function as a structural component of the hoof capsule in providing both strength and flexibility, it becomes quite evident as to why it is important for hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit. -
Which joint supplements for horses make the most difference?
Evidence supports the fact that joint supplements provide many benefits — especially if horse owners choose the right ones. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the 2023 International Hoof-Care Summit. -
What are the main nutrients and minerals found in a horse’s hoof?
When addressing hoof quality problems that may be related to nutrition, try addressing any nutrition concerns by the order in which various amounts of nutrients are found inside the hoof. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit. -
I’m confused by all of the pros and cons I hear about including various vitamins and minerals in the diet of my horses to improve their immune systems. How do I keep it all straight?
There is a place for immune stimulating products, but before considering one, it’s vital to build the foundation into your horse’s immune system with a good vitamin/mineral supplement. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the 2023 International Hoof-Care Summit.
From the Desk of AFJ
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Take Advantage of Clinics as an Educational Tool
When much of your hoof-care education is coming from in-person events, it’s important that those events contain valuable information. Here, I’ve collected a few tips and tricks to demonstrate the value of getting out to your local clinic or contest.
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Patrick Reilly Exemplifies Red Renchin’s Qualities
An independent, three-member panel that knew Red well has named Hall of Fame farrier Patrick Reilly the inaugural recipient of the Red Renchin Visionary Leadership in Innovation Award. -
The Devil's in the Details of Farrier Education
Moving up through the stages of proficiency — like moving up a division at a horseshoeing contest — requires a skill shift. Small tips and tricks add up until suddenly you’ve built a skillset you didn’t have a year ago. What are your best farrier tips and tricks?
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Luikart’s 60 Years of Hoof-Care Excellence
Randy Luikart is a different breed of farrier. Few possess the Ashland, Ohio, shoer’s wealth of hoof-care knowledge and skills. Luikart is equally comfortable discussing the physics of equine movement as he is toolmaking. In short, Luikart owns his trade.
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We stock a wide range of high-quality products from trusted brands to ensure durability, performance, and reliability in every job you undertake. Our extensive inventory of horseshoe products and farrier tools means you can find everything you need in one place, saving you time and effort. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to providing excellent customer service, prompt shipping, and hassle-free returns.
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NC Tool
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Product Roundups
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Hoof-Care Product Roundup - May 2026
Check out the latest hoof-care products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.
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Hoof-Care Product Roundup - April 2026
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Hoof-Care Product Roundup - March 2026
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Improving Horsemanship for Farriers
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
Hall Of Fame Farrier Tips - Volume 5
This 5th edition of Hall of Fame Farrier Tips features a plethora of valuable advice from respected veteran members of the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame. Each was interviewed on various topics they thought every farrier should know; such as how to apply a frog plate to a keg shoe, tips to becoming more efficient, fundamentals of hoof care, tips on how to avoid volatile situations, and much more! Hall of Fame Farrier Tips Volume 5 will provide you with applicable advice on an extraordinary range of hoof-care topics.
2019 Farrier Business Practices Report
This annual report is your personal guide for monitoring the trends and economic changes affecting the farrier industry. You’ll gain insight into the equine industry and discover how your farrier business compares to others by getting a glimpse at yearly farrier income growth, what farriers are charging, how farriers are funding retirement, where they are obtaining footcare product information, and much more!
Special Report for Equine Veterinarians
It requires a team to care for the horse. This special 34-page report is your guide for building better working relationships with farriers for the health of the horse. In this report for equine veterinarians, gain insight about the farrier industry and helpful advice from equine veterinarians on how they start and maintain strong working relationships with farriers.