Articles Tagged with ''Mitch Taylor''

2014 International Hoof-Care Summit Reaches Information Overload

Attendees deluged with 4 days of nonstop knowledge

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

"WOW, information overload" is how San Antonio farrier Matthew Moss described his 2014 International Hoof-Care Summit experience.

2014 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Mitch Taylor's Dissection

January 28, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Raw footage from the Mitch Taylor dissection at the 2014 International Hoof-Care Summit.

Red Flags for Farriers

Could the Problem Be with Your Trim?

If the foot condition isn’t where you want it, look for the signs that you are inconsistent or aren’t addressing the horse’s needs when trimming

By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2014 | Posted in Trimming

The trim is the foundation to what every farrier wants to accomplish with a sound horse — keep the horse that way. Get the trim wrong, and everything else done afterward in the shoeing process becomes compromised.

Shop Talk

December 1, 2013 | Posted in Education

The Peak Of The Summit

Footcare pros share some of the moments from the 10th annual International Hoof-Care Summit that left them saying “WOW!”

By Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Education

In the movie Forest Gump, the title character tells a reporter that his mother used to say, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get.”

From The Desk Of AFJ

Beyond 'Monkey-See, Monkey-Do' Hoof Care

Developing your ‘farrier vision’ is one way to become a better horseshoer

By Pat Tearney posted on October 12, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

A big factor in separating the truly exceptional farrier from the competent might be developing your “farrier vision.” That’s the ability to “see” inside the foot, as well as to visualize not just the hoof, but also the hoof as part of the entire horse.

What Will be the 2013 WOW Moments?

We asked attendees what was a moment from the 2012 International Hoof-Care Summit that made attending the event worth their investment.

July 1, 2012 | Posted in Education

Don’t take our word for it — you’ll see members of the farrier community share why they come back to the IHCS year after year. Last year’s Summit drew attendees from 44 states and 17 countries who wanted to learn the latest techniques for effective footcare.

New Summit “Sounding Board” Members

American Farriers Journal welcomes 11 industry leaders to the International Hoof-Care Summit Advisory Board

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Much of the success the International Hoof-Care Summit has enjoyed is due to the American Farriers Journal staff listening closely to the wants and needs of those of you involved in professional hoof care.

Peak Moments of WOW from the 2012 International Hoof-Care Summit

Veteran farrier says there is still a lot to learn

By Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2012 | Posted in Education

Just as the smell of coal smoke in the air brings back memories of farrier events of the far past, the chatter of conversation sprinkled with words such as bad quarters, underrun heels and white line disease brings back more recent memories.

Nail Down More Footcare Knowledge

December 1, 2010 | Posted in Diseases

The Feb. 1 to 4, 2011, International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati offers 72 general presentations, roundtables and interactive sessions to increase your understanding of the equine foot and the mechanics of shoeing

Videos

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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.

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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