Technological advances and the creative adaptation of synthetic materials that were originally designed for other purposes have transformed therapeutic hoof care.
AFA Takes Over Tulsa
The American Farrier’s Association (AFA) held its 48th annual convention “Your Ultimate Road Trip,” in Tulsa, Okla. The convention reflected on the farriers who couldn’t attend with the unveiling of “The Silent Anvil” memorial created by Tom Willoughby, conceived by Dick Fanguy, Chuck Milne and Eric Nygaard. The convention also featured a lively auction, competition and camaraderie between the attendees.
Wes Champagne has shod racetrack legends, including American Pharoah, Justify and more recently, Accelerate. He’s offering up some trade knowledge about his contributions, innovations and techniques that have led horses with a stone bruise to later win the Triple Crown, as reported by the Thoroughbred Daily News.
Warren Odom of Postyme Products discusses the evolution of their product line, with a focus on their most popular product — Bond-N-Flex. He also talks about how their hoof repair products have improved the lives of horses and the workmanship of farriers, such as champion farrier Wes Champagne.
In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.
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