It was a busy year at American Farriers Journal, as we highlighted industry updates, sound business advice, valuable hoof-care insights, as well as the global future of the equine industry. As we enter the new year, we wanted to share the most popular content from 2023.

With all of the news gathered, responses and interviews collected, and countless hours of writing and video production, American Farriers Journal made this year one to remember. More importantly, we made all of this year’s content for you. The following aren’t items we thought were the best of this year. These are the best of the year according to our audience. The Digital Media Department hunkered down in a caffeine-induced frenzy and compiled the “can’t miss” content from 2023.

Most Read Blogs:

• Wyoming Farrier Demonstrates True Grit in the Face of Adversity By: Jeff Cota
• American Farriers Journal readers and International Hoof-Care Summit attendees might recall the Shelhamers’ story. The daily rigors of shoeing horses for more than 30 years seemingly had caught up with Mitch. He was facing double knee-replacement and hip-replacement surgeries, as well as a doctor-advised change in professions. The third-generation farrier wasn’t quite ready to hang up his shoeing apron. Suzi introduced him to yoga. Ten years later, Mitch continues to shoe horses without surgical intervention. Now, Mitch is recovering from a much more serious health threat.
• Ode to the Horse
• "I owe an apology to the horse that is long since overdue. In the years since beginning my…