Though the program is aimed at graduate students, undergrads can assist in clinicals, allowing veterinary students to get early career experiences in hoof care that those who came before them did not.
Choosing to fire a client can be a difficult decision. On top of losing business, farriers risk damaging relationships with surrounding clients. American Farriers Journal recently asked farriers why and how they go about firing clients.
Regardless of why farriers, vets or other equine professionals choose to let go of clients, ultimately their goal is to protect themselves and the horse. And while the majority of clients are responsible and respectful, it’s crucial to know how to handle difficult situations.
Last week, American Farriers Journal (AFJ) Editor Jeff Cota and I were recapping the great memories flowing in on the history of AFJ. After asking me of my observations, Jeff invited me to contribute an “essay” of my own. I was glad to oblige.
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will be hosting the International Podiatry Conference in Lexington, Ky. The educational seminar is for veterinarians and farriers, aimed at creating a collaboration between the two professionals while also increasing and sharing their knowledge of biomechanics, laminitis and new innovations within equine podiatry.
While at the Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners Symposium, Dr. Ric Redden shares his thoughts on the basics of venograms and why it is a useful tool in his practice.
While at the Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners Symposium, Dr. Ric Redden talks about how basic sketching of the foot improves your eye as a farrier.
While at the Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners Symposium, Dr. Ric Redden discusses how radiograph information is crucial for greater success as a farrier when working with a veterinarian.
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.
Glue-U is sponsoring a clinic ata the Lookout School of Horseshoeing on Oct.18, in Gadsden, Ala. Eric Gilleland and Roy Verocay will be clinicians, The clinic runs from 8 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Lookout Mountain https://www.horseshoeingschool.com.
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