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Dressage Hoof Care Presents Uncommon Challenges

Farriers need to be thorough to enjoy success in this complex discipline

By Red Renchin posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

When first exploring the possibility of providing hoof care for dressage horses, a common perception is, "Well, how hard can it be?"

Shoeing For A Living

Farrier Guided by 'Classical Shoeing'

Horseshoer Alexi Gutierrez uses a solid base of footcare fundamentals to cover a wide range of horses in South Florida

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing

It seems today that many horseshoers found farriery after having careers in non-equine fields. The influence of that previous life emerges in their everyday work. A horseshoer who served in the military often is very disciplined in showing up to footcare appointments on time. Farriers with a background in accounting tend to closely mind the dollars and cents going in and out of their practice. You get the point.

Many Benefits For Glue-On Shoes

Glue-on shoe experts come together to share the secrets of their success

By Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

One of the many controversial topics in farriery remains gluing on horseshoes. There are farriers who have reasons for not using them.

Common Problems to Look for When You First See a Horse

Farriers share the most common foot problems they find when taking on a new account — and how to improve the situations

By Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

A common scenario is for a new horse to show up on your mat with instructions to "just shoe it." Very often that horse does not come with a shoeing or soundness history, but does arrive with the assumption from the person paying the bill that there are no foot problems.

Don’t Forget the Back End

Essential strategies for taking care of horse’s hinds range from paying attention to the basics to teaming up with veterinarians

By Red Renchin posted on January 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Shoeing

Because of the economics of raising and competing horses many disciplines are geared to the young horse. This, bluntly speaking, minimizes expenses used on a loser.

From the Desk of AFJ

Working Alone Vs. As Part of a Team

They can both be effective — so long as you stay focused on what’s best for the horse

By Pat Tearney posted on December 20, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing

They can both be effective — so long as you stay focused on what's best for the horse.

Working For Vet Clinics Pays Off For Horseshoers

Independent veterinary clinics provide opportunities for farriers searching to expand their practice and take on challenging work

By Sarah Grandinetti posted on December 1, 2013 | Posted in Education

Veterinary clinics can handle a wide variety of needs ranging from reproduction to internal medicine. Many of the independent facilities across the United States and Canada have podiatry needs. With that need, these clinics and hospitals need farriers who are part of the team.

Adding Hospital Plates To Your Hoof-Care Arsenal

Learning to craft these in different styles and from a variety of materials expands your ability to help when horses are injured

By Red Renchin posted on December 1, 2013 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Horses have evolved strong feet to protect the delicate structures inside. But compared to the armor-like hoof wall, the sole is the vulnerable soft spot.

Getting Ahead With Glue-On Shoes

Good planning and attention to detail will help you master this skill so you can better serve your clients and their horses

By Red Renchin posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Shoeing

Invariably, the time will come when you get a desperate call telling you that Spot has pulled his shoe off - with most of the foot still attached to it. After affirming that the foot is not bleeding and Spot is still walking on it, you can assure the client that Spot is not permanently damaged and can be helped.

Client Interest in Non-Metal Horseshoes Fuels A Growth In Their Use

Less weight, more flexibility and easing concussion are seen as pluses for these alternatives to steel and aluminum

By Red Renchin posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Contrary to popular belief, the concept of non-metal horseshoes is not a recent phenomenon. Some of the first horsemen used sandals made of rice straw or leather to protect their horse's feet. Metal shoes solved obvious durability problems these earlier versions had, but also created the issue of concussion, particularly on hard surfaces.

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

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.

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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