Articles Tagged with ''Trimming''

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Hoof Beats: Extend the Shoe

By Steve Stanley posted on October 22, 2014 | Posted in Forging, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

The racing schedule can start to take a toll on horses in late September as the season matures and she had begun to run down on the right hind.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Typical Challenges Trimming Sport Horses

September 11, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Trimming

Wellington, Fla., farrier TJ Jones details the typical challenges he encounters when trimming sport horses.

How To Analyze Gaits Without High-Tech Cameras

Accurate evaluation takes a watchful eye, discerning ear and lots of practice

By Red Renchin posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy

Each time farriers watch a horse move, we are effectively practicing gait analysis.

Shoeing For A Living

A Fine Day for the Fine Art of Shoeing American Saddlebreds

Illinois farrier Bob Lanners has been shoeing these elegant and athletic horses for more than 40 years

By Pat Tearney posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

It’s not often you hear about farriers being treated as celebrities, but one who received at least a degree of “star treatment” is part of what got Bob Lanners interested in a shoeing career 41 years ago.

Q&A: Delinquent Payments

How do you handle clients who failed to pay for the last trimming/shoeing? How have you cut down on late payments?

August 8, 2014 | Posted in Clients

How do you handle clients who failed to pay for the last trimming/shoeing? How have you cut down on late payments?

High-Speed Treadmill Proves Importance Of Correct Trimming

Demonstration at the Texas A&M Farrier Conference shows the correlation between trimming and lameness

By John Bradshaw posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Trimming

Earlier this year, horseshoers gathered in College Station, Texas, for the Texas A&M University Farrier Conference. Some came for the clinic itself, while others made the trip for the American Farrier’s Association certification exams that were held over the weekend.

Briefings

May 1, 2014 | Posted in Trimming

Spanish Lake Clinic: We Are "Horseshoers"?, Not Just "Hoofshoers"

By Jaime Elftman posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Education

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.

2014 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Grant Moon Discusses Sport Horse Footcare

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

Clinician and farrier Grant Moon shares thoughts about how he approaches the trim of sport horses he works with.

Workplace Safety: Never A Dull Moment With Knives

By Jeff Cota posted on April 2, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

Knives are as indispensable as any tool in the farrier's shoeing box. Used and maintained correctly, the various knives necessary to trim a hoof not only make the job easier, but safer.

Videos

American Farriers JournalUnifies the Industry

International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Steve Kraus explains the impact of American Farriers Journal on the trade. AFJ is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025.

Events

Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection – Colorado

Date: 05/24/25

Location: Erie, CO

Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners hosts a 3-day anatomy, trimming and hoof protection clinic May 24-26, 2025, in Erie, Colo. The clinician is Philip Himanka.

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