Articles Tagged with ''Simon Curtis''

In Farriery & Life: 5 Causes of Distortion

An early-morning devotional gathering at the International Hoof-Care Summit, is a testimony of how ‘iron truly sharpens iron.’

By Jason Critton AWCF, CJF (TE) posted on February 26, 2025 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare

From my perspective, our biggest job as farriers is to manage distortion. If we can manage distortion in a horse's foot, we can give them the best chance of success – for a long life and a competitive career.

2025 International Hoof-Care Summit Showcases Industry Excellence

By Maclaren Krueger posted on January 27, 2025 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Education, Equipment, Diseases, Lamenesses, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

The 22nd annual International Hoof-Care Summit drew hundreds of farriers, veterinarians and other hoof-care professionals to Kansas City, Mo., for four days of intensive learning and networking opportunities.

Summit Advances Hoof Health Through Innovation & Expertise

By Jeff Cota posted on January 21, 2025 | Posted in Education

We're in Kansas City this week hosting our 22nd annual International Hoof-Care Summit. This year's theme is Advancing Hoof Health Through Innovation & Expertise, and our distinguished roster of speakers fit the bill for fulfilling this theme’s promise.

Measuring Feet & Other Highlights from the AFA Convention

The 2024 American Farrier’s Association convention was filled with equine professionals eager to learn and share their knowledge

By Maclaren Krueger and Jeff Cota posted on December 18, 2024 | Posted in Education

The 2024 American Farrier’s Association Convention drew hundreds of equine professionals eager to learn, network and compete in Chattanooga, Tenn.

50 Years of Farriery Progress

From the Audience

November 12, 2024 | Posted in Diseases, Safety & Healthcare

Comments from American Farriers Journal readers.

50 Years of Farriery Progress

Hoof-Care Memories

November 12, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Hoof-Care Memories:

Walt Taylor
Simon Curtis
Bob Smith
Stuart Muir

50 Years of American Farriers Journal

Reflections on Hoof-Care Milestones Over 5 Decades: Simon Curtis

By Simon Curtis posted on October 25, 2024 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Simon Curtis, PhD, FWCF, HonAssocRCVS, of Newmarket, England, shares his thoughts on the milestones of farriery over the past half-century as American Farriers Journal celebrates its 50th anniversary.

International Hoof-Care Summit

Special Book Signings with Simon Curtis on 1/22/25 and 1/23/25

October 3, 2024 | Posted in Education

Visit the American Farriers Journal Trade Show booth at 11 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday where British farrier Simon Curtis will hold 2 exclusive book-signing sessions.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: June 22, 2024

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on June 22, 2024

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

In Memoriam

Remembering David Gulley

British farrier built his business on “shoeing skill and personal integrity”

By Jeff Cota posted on June 11, 2024 | Posted in Shoeing

International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member David Gulley, FWCF, from Leicestershire, England, passed away May 2, 2024, according to the British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association (BFBA). He was 84.

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

Indiana Farriers' Association Clinic

Date: 03/29/25

Location: Montgomery, IN

The Indiana Farriers’ Association is hosting a clinic at the Daviess County Produce Auction on March 29, 2025. The clinician is Mark Troyer.

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