Dan Burke, of Farrier Products Distribution in Shelbyville, Ky., believes that paying attention to the proper fit of a nail in a horseshoe is more important than the size of the nail.
Each year, the International Hoof-Care Summit provides an opportunity for hundreds of equine footcare professionals to attend lectures and discussions to help further their education.
Farriers may find themselves dealing with at least three distinct types of coronary band injuries. They include irritation and damage to the coronary band and sandcracks.
Red Renchin lives in Mequon, Wis., and is a member of the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame. In this video, he delivers a tip to save money on horseshoes.
When Joe Niles saw a garden bench built with metal harness hames, he got the idea to build rocking chairs that feature old pieces of harness and horseshoes picked up at flea markets.
“There’s nothing intuitive about nailing a shoe on a horse. It’s a skill we develop to the point that most farriers drive in a nail and wring off the end without even thinking about what they’re doing.
Now in its eighth year, the Mail-In Forging Exercise provides farriers from around the world with a chance to improve their forging skills, earn valuable farrier products and join the community of those participating in the World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition — without ever leaving home.
In a perfect world, you could get away with saying “I’m a horseshoer — not a horse trainer.” But in a perfect world, an owner or handler would always be present to hold a well-mannered horse, ensuring a safe experience for all.
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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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.