Articles Tagged with ''International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame''

Briefings: November 2017

November 6, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses

Early Signs Of Laminitis Easily Missed By Horse Owners A recent study indicates that horse owners might easily confuse early signs of laminitis with other common conditions.

Forging a Heart Bar has Never Been Easier

Hall Of Fame farrier Myron McLane shows how to apply a frog plate to a keg shoe

By Jeff Cota posted on November 6, 2017 | Posted in Forging, Therapeutic Shoeing

You need a heart-bar shoe, but you don’t have time to forge one. No problem, says International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Myron McLane. A heart bar doesn’t need to be hand forged to be effective. All you need is a keg shoe, a short piece of bar stock and a little elbow grease.

Farrier Tips

A Practical Approach to Hot Fitting

By Jeff Cota posted on November 2, 2017 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

When hot fitting a shoe, most farriers use a set of tongs or Vise Grips. Hall Of Fame farrier Myron McLane takes a different approach.

From The Desk Of AFJ

California Farrier School Aims To Remove “Biggest Obstacle” To Students’ Success

By Jeff Cota posted on October 27, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Esteban Narez works hard to provide for his family, but he wants to do more to give them a better life.

News & Notes

Thoro’Bred Gears Up For Veterans Day Extravaganza

October 3, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Forging, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

Thoro’Bred announced its lineup for its special Veterans Day Extravaganza.

Get a Grip

Take A Journey Back In Time As We Explore A Shoe From The Past

September 11, 2017 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

The history of farriery is as rich as it is ancient. It’s believed that migratory Eurasian tribes used horseshoes during the second century before the birth of Christ.

Briefings: September/October 2017

September 11, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Shoeing, Trimming

AFA Cultural Exchange Gives Ontario Farrier Insight On Modern Materials An impression by farriers elsewhere of their United Kingdom counterparts usually gravitates toward the tradition of farriery.

Gunner Gatski: The Horse With The Golden Shoes

September 5, 2017 | Posted in Forging

Gunner Gatski shares the story of "The Horse With The Golden Shoes" during his acceptance speech for the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame at the 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.

[Podcast] A Conversation with Roy Bloom

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Farrier Science Clinic, we sit down with International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer and renowned toolmaker Roy Bloom.

August 22, 2017 | Posted in Education, Forging

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Farrier Science Clinic, we sit down with International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer and renowned toolmaker Roy Bloom.

Tool Shopping Advice From Veteran Farriers

By Jeff Cota posted on August 14, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Products

What’s a better way to celebrate the dawn of your farrier career than tool shopping?

There’s no doubt that the temptation runs high to grab the top-of-the-line pair of nippers that are polished so brightly that a pair of sunglasses should come standard with them. While the feel and performance of a high-quality tool often are worth the price, many young farriers have a steep financial mountain to climb when starting out.

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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