Articles Tagged with ''Steve Kraus''

News & Notes

Life Data Labs Hosting AAPF Clinic

May 11, 2017 | Posted in Education, Shoeing, Trimming

The upcoming AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 20 at the Life Data Labs' headquarters in Cherokee, Ala.

IHCS 2017 PHOTO ALBUM

Record crowd treated to “Trusted Practices, Innovative Thought”

March 6, 2017 | Posted in Education

Another record turnout descended upon Cincinnati, Ohio, for “Trusted Practices, Innovative Thought” at the 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit.

Take a Professional Approach to Hiring and Firing Clients

July 25, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

Building relationships with clients and knowing when to let them go may sound as easy as saying hello and goodbye, but there are a few things farriers should keep in mind when developing and ending client relationships that can make everything go a little more smoothly.

Farrier Tips

How To Remove A Glue-On Horseshoe

By Jeff Cota posted on April 22, 2016 | Posted in Shoeing

There is a notion among some farriers that glue-on shoes damage hoof wall. Those who use them frequently, though, disagree.

From the Desk of AFJ

Plenty Of Lessons In Bullying Case Against Queen’s Farrier

Across the pond, the queen’s farrier is in something of a royal mess.

By Jeff Cota posted on April 8, 2016 | Posted in Clients

Across the pond, the queen’s farrier is in something of a royal mess. Stuart Craig is accused of using some rather salty language while putting Joseph Hopkins, then 17, through his paces as a farrier’s apprentice.

News & Notes

Cornell University Farrier Gears Up For Open House

April 8, 2016 | Posted in Education, Trimming

Source: Ithaca Journal

As Steve Kraus, head farrier at Cornell University, prepares for an open house this weekend at the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Ithaca Journal published a profile featuring the Hall Of Fame farrier.

Eliminating Mistakes and Fallacies When Using Glue

Trio of farriers share their knowledge for better adhesive outcomes

By Jeff Cota posted on April 4, 2016 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing

Using adhesives in your farrier work isn’t much different than when you first started out forging shoes and nailing them on. It simply takes time and practice.

Attendees Marvel At The “Strongest Summit To Date”

Footcare professionals enjoy 4 days of “priceless” education

March 7, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

A record number of footcare professionals invaded Cincinnati, Ohio, for the 13th annual International Hoof-Care Summit for the sole purpose of “Working Together For Healthy Hooves.”

Six Honored For Lifetime Contributions To Hoof Care

Three farriers and three veterinarians are inducted into Halls Of Fame for their life-long achievements in the footcare field at the International Hoof-Care Summit

By Jaime Elftman posted on March 7, 2016

Three farriers and three veterinarians were honored for their outstanding careers in equine footcare during Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies at the 13th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Shoeing for a Living

Horseshoeing’s Engineering Puzzle Charms Finger Lakes Farrier

Kirk Smith enjoys the challenge of balancing the horse’s system of levers and pulleys

By Jeff Cota posted on March 7, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Horses have been a staple in Kirk Smith’s life long before he started shoeing horses in Freeville, N.Y.

He always had horses while growing up in the small farming town of Clark in northeastern South Dakota. He cut his teeth working cattle part-time as a high school student and later during his summer breaks while attending Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. Along the way, he broke and trained horses.

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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Life Data Labs Inc

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 USA

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.

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.