Many folks in this industry know that solid vet/farrier relationships are necessary for providing the best quality hoof care for horses. For the farrier community surrounding Tryon, N.C., one way to develop these relationships comes in the form of monthly Farrier Jam Sessions.
Frigid temperatures and a driving snowstorm did not stop about 60 farriers from traveling from as far south as Texas and as far north as Canada to attend the Michigan Horseshoers Association Clinic and Contest on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Michigan State Livestock Pavilion in Lansing, Mich.
On behalf of the entire American Farriers Journal and International Hoof-Care Summit team, we’d like to wish you, your businesses and families a blessed Christmas season.
Clinicians, Ben Managan and Robbie Mederos, demonstrated how to forge a fullered shoe with a toe clip, a deep seated bar shoe and a heel caulk at the Anvil Brand clinic.
The Spanish Lake Blacksmith Shop and the Homestead Veterinary Hospital hosted a 2-day clinic from June 6-7 in Villa Ridge, Mo. (June 6) at the Homestead Veterinary Hospital and in Foristell, Mo. (June 7) at the Spanish Lake Blacksmith Shop, drawing 35 attendees. All proceeds from the clinic were donated to the Therapeutic Horsemanship and Animal Health Foundation.
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.