Articles Tagged with ''hoof care''

2014 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Grant Moon Discusses Feral Horses

April 17, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education

Grant Moon, farrier and Delta Mustad Hoofcare Clinician, discusses the feral horse as the model of some barefoot hoof-care theories.

Honoring Farriers In Our 16th Annual Event

By Michelle Drewek posted on April 8, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

National Farriers Week July 6-12, 2014

Hoof Care

Don't Forget the Basics When Shoeing Sport Horses

Avoid the traps of accessories by focusing on the needs of the athlete

By Jeff Cota posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing

We can learn a lot from babies. They learn to crawl before walking. Oh sure, once they start walking they're in a hurry to start running. It's only human nature. We're an impatient lot. It's an urge that farriers no doubt find themselves struggling with from time to time.

"Shoeing For A Living" Thoughts: To Each His Or Her Own

By Pat Tearney posted on February 27, 2014 | Posted in Education

Not everyone agrees on the best way to Shoe For A Living.

"Shoeing For A Living" Thoughts

By Pat Tearney posted on February 27, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing

Retired AFJ Managing Editor Pat Tearney shares interesting observations from more than 50 ride-alongs he did with farriers in the following two articles.

[Video] My Life as a Farrier: Haydn Price

February 27, 2014 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Haydn Price is known for shoeing the upper level of dressage, with horses like Valegro. In this video he discusses how he became a farrier and how he approaches shoeing each horse.

No Hoof, No Horse: Meet Cavalia's Farrier Ahead Of Abu Dhabi Show

February 19, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

"No hoof, no horse"? is a phrase all responsible horse owners abide by. And in a stable of 50 horses that travel and perform in dressage shows every night, the job of a hoof-care practitioner, though unglamorous, is indispensable. Read more: http://www.thenational.ae/uae/qasr-al-hosn/no-hoof-no-horse-meet-cavalias-farrier-ahead-of-abu-dhabi-show#ixzz2toVnwtmV Follow us: @TheNationalUAE on Twitter | thenational.ae on Facebook

2-Minute Update

January 3, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

Trail Riding

December 27, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

If trail riding horses are part of your practice, what is your toughest hoof-care challenge with these horses?

Health Hazards of Hoof Care

Our online survey finds that horses and repetitive-strain injuries are most likely to cause farriers to miss work

By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

Farriers are aware that theirs is a potentially hazardous occupation. Anytime a significant part of the workday is spent standing underneath animals that can weigh well over 1,000 pounds, while picking up one of its feet, there's obviously a chance that something could go wrong.

Videos

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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.

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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Kawell USA

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SmartPak

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.