This page lists material that supplements the May/June 2016 issue of American Farriers Journal.


[Videos] Shoeing For A Living: Ritner Goff's Successful Apprentice Program

Hiring Apprentices
Finding Apprentices
Running An Apprentice Program
• Apprentice Duties

(Supplements to the article "For The Love Of Shoeing And Teaching" on Page 22.)

[Videos] Farrier Quick Takes: Ian McKinlay's Process For Lacing And Patching Cracks

Ontario farrier Ian McKinlay demonstrates his process for cleaning, lacing and patching a quarter crack. This is a common practice he uses to get a horse back on the track.

(Supplement to the article "Lacing And Patching Cracks: Still Getting Horses Back Into Competition" on Page 44.)

[Videos] Farrier Quick Takes: Fabio Gnoatto's Trimming & Shoeing Philosophy

• The Importance Of Evaluating A Foot
• The Importance Of Finding The Center Of Rotation
• The Importance Of Making A Plan
• Shoe Size Selection
• Shoeing For Performance
• Getting The Client Involved In Hoof Care

(Supplement to the article "Trimming To The Center Of Rotation" on Page 62.)

2016 National Farriers Week

Submit a farrier tribute for inclusion in the 2016 Farriers Spotlight digital edition
Download the 2016 National Farriers Week Certificate 

(Supplement to the article "Be Part Of The Farriers Spotlight" on Page 65.)

Working With Aluminum? Consider TIG Welding

Read about a therapeutic shoe option that can be made using a TIG welder. This article requires a digital subscription for viewing if you have reached your 7 free premium article limit.

(Supplements to the article "Test Aluminum's Heat Before Working With It" on Page 73.)

[Video] Farrier Quick Takes (Sam Fabila): Creating A Do-It-Yourself Workstation

Fiddletown, Calif., farrier Sam Fabilia details how he converted an old Ingersoll-Rand air compressor trailer into a simple and functional workstation.

(Supplement to the article "Creating A Simple And Functional Workstation" on Page 78.)