Check in with 2014 Rising Shoeing Star Diego Almeida — program director for the Montana State University Farrier School — who says teaching makes him a better farrier.
Check in with 2019 Rising Shoeing Star Gary Gullo Jr., who says that though he's been fortunate enough to shoe some of the highest-performing horses in the world, the best moments are when he can turn a lame horse sound.
Check in with 2015 Rising Shoeing Star Sam Zalesky — former Rood & Riddle resident farrier with a current practice shoeing English sport horses — who built his practice through networking and supporting his fellow farriers.
Working with an apprentice or an associate can be a great asset — if you are on the same page. Setting expectations early will save time and frustration down the road. The rules you give your helper don’t have to be the same as mine, but establishing what you expect is your practice is critical to everyone’s success.
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.