Texas farrier Adam Matthews pulls a Sundowner trailer for his shoeing. He has used this trailer since 2009, after helping the company design it specifically for farrier needs.
Multitool-USA's Plug and Play Belt and Disc Grinder offers multiple work surfaces and allows for material removal up to 5 times faster than with the equivalent grit-grinding wheel.
Bench and angle grinders have become a common tool for most farriers. The power tools, when properly used, can improve the appearance of shoes and also save wear and tear on a farrier.
If you hear about a tool management tip that works well for another farrier, the chances are good that it's something you'll want to consider using. After all, the best shoeing ideas usually come from other farriers.
One of the nice things about being a farrier is having the freedom to do the job without much interference about how to actually do the work. This freedom leads to many different shoe styles and innovations in tools and techniques.
Johm McNerney says when he starts thinking about tools, he always remembers a comment he heard from fellow farrier Jim Quick. "You can’t change a tire with a screw driver.”
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.
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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.