A willingness to share ideas with fellow hoof-care professionals is a big accomplishments in the industry. Check out this American Farriers Journal Timeline from 1975-2025.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member David Gulley, FWCF, from Leicestershire, England, passed away May 2, 2024, according to the British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association (BFBA). He was 84.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member David Gulley, FWCF, from Leicestershire, England, passed away, according to the British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Don Hobson of Dunkirk, Ind., passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. He was 91. The founder of Hawthorne Products, Hobson also was a legend on the Thoroughbred racetracks where he shod for over 30 years.
Five hoof-care professionals were honored for their outstanding careers during the Halls of Fame induction ceremony at the 21st annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Robbie Miller is known in the South African racing industry as being among the best in the farrier profession, an inspired leader and a master of his craft while being highly-respected by his peers around the world.
On January 5, Robbie Miller turned 57 years of age. The very next day (Saturday January 6), his farrier team at Miller Forge and Horseshoeing, provided the Cape Town, South Africa racetrack farrier with a special birthday present by shoeing all nine winners at the prestigious L’Ormarins King’s Plate (LKP) meeting held in South Africa.
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.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.