Articles Tagged with ''training''

Q&A: Where to Start?

January 21, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices

Is it necessary for a young farrier to start out in school before starting an apprenticeship?

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Training Horses — Noavel Headstall

June 14, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Farrier Red Renchin shares his insights into the usefulness of the Noavel Headstall for training horses.

Remember These Pointers When Under Dressage Horses

These tips could come in handy with other horses, too, because dressage training commonly crosses breeds and disciplines

By Ron Perszewski posted on December 1, 2006 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

If you shoe dressage horses, Dave Farley has some pointers that might interest you.

Shoeing For A Living

Master of Shoeing the Legendary Missouri Fox Trotter

Missouri’s Keith Mizer draws on more than 4 decades of experience with these smooth-stepping horses

By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2006 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds

The autumn air is crisp as Keith Mizer leaves the Shoney’s restaurant in his home town of Lebanon, Mo. He fires up his truck and gets ready to do what he’s done just about every day for more than 40 years — go out and shoe horses.

Shoeing Career Built On Curiosity and Caring About Horses

A look at Cornell farrier Mike Wildenstein

By Toby Raymond posted on September 1, 2006 | Posted in Anatomy, Education

Michael Wildenstein has reached heights reserved for only an elite few. He’s one of just four farriers worldwide — and the only American — to earn honors in passing the test that made him a Fellow in the Worshipful Company Of Farriers of Great Britain.

Omaha AFA Convention Heralds A Changing of The Guard

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing

Members of the American Farrier's Association gathered in Omaha, Neb., in late February for their 35th annual convention.

Eight Farriers, No Waiting

California shoer shares his thoughts on building a multi-farrier business

By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2005 | Posted in Business Practices

Mike DeLeonardo's shoeing business is far from typical.

Farewell to the Nation's Farrier

Peter Cote steps down after 35 years of service helping “The Old Guard” keep Arlington’s traditions

By Terrie J. Davis posted on July 1, 2005

A gray drizzle fell from Virginia skies in what could have been a somber reflection that marked the end of a legendary career.

Shoeing For A Living

Shoeing In The Green Mountains

Vermont farrier plies his trade in picturesque setting

By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2004 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing

It's late March in Vermont. The temperatures are slowly rising, melting more and more of the snow and ice that has held the valleys, peaks and ridge lines in its grip during the winter months.

Three Equine Veterinary Professionals Named to Class of 2004

This year’s inductees continue to bring pride to the field of equine veterinary medicine

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Education

Even after the induction of seven classes of inductees since its introduction in 1997, the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame continues to blaze new ground.

Videos

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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