A baker’s dozen of clinicians imparted a wealth of knowledge and information to attendees at the American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) Hoofcare Essentials Clinic on Saturday at Life Data Labs in Cherokee, Ala.
For 26 years within the pages of Poor Richard's Almanack, Benjamin Franklin shared pearls of wisdom that were incredibly popular. Many of them are still repeated today. Of all the gems that Franklin set in type, there's one that shines brighter than all the rest — "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."?
Years ago, Hardeeville, S.C., farrier Steve Prescott didn't set out to craft his own wood tool handles - it just happened out of necessity. Newly relocated to the Palmetto State, he moved away from his local supply shop. This forced him to be creative with the tools he uses.
One of the most heavily used tools for many farriers is the forge. It certainly is for me. I run every shoe - new or resets - through the fire. Heat makes shaping a new shoe easier on my body and also makes cleaning up a used shoe and prepping it to reset a snap.
At the 2012 Nature Farms Farrier Supply Clinic, American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter speaks with Steve Prescott (Hardeeville, S.C.) on a variety of topics.
In the following video, Steve Prescott (Hardeeville, Ohio) details his method of measuring feet and why he finds this method of recording data to be most effective.
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
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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.