For some farriers, modifying tools can lead to some anxious moments.
“The whole fear of changing a tool comes from, ‘Oh no, I’ll mess it up. I’ll go buy another one,’” says Robbie Hunziker of Hurricane Forge Tools. “I did that and a lot of us have.”
Moisture is your enemy when using adhesives on hoof wall. If moisture is present, your risk of failure skyrockets. So you want to make sure you’re completely prepared before applying the adhesive.
You might find there are times when you’ll need a glove to protect your hand from heat. If so, you’ll want to be mindful of the type of glove you choose.
Over the past 6 months, there’s been a lot of discussion within the farrier industry about the benefits of copper in relation to killing bacteria on the equine foot. The concept intrigued Green Bay, Wis., farrier Alan Folkman, who’s had problems with his own horse, Buckshot.
It’s always a good idea to provide drainage access when dealing with an injured or compromised hoof wall. Sometimes, though, the site needs a little more protection than a tube protruding from a patch can provide.
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.
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