Articles Tagged with ''Ken Mankel''

50 Years of Farriery Progress

The Evolution of Horseshoes & Tools in 1 Farrier’s Career

Hoof-care professionals propel the industry forward with innovation

By Steve Kraus posted on November 12, 2024 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Shoeing

I nailed on my first set of horseshoes 60 years ago when I was 15 in 1964. It was on a kind gelding named Maverick at the summer horse camp that I attended.

Briefings: April 2022

April 3, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices

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[Podcast] A Conversation with Ken Mankel

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, Editor Frank Lessiter sat down with United States Army horseshoer and innovator Ken Mankel.

November 2, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Shoeing

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, Editor Frank Lessiter sat down with United States Army horseshoer and innovator Ken Mankel.

Web-Exclusive Feature

Changes In The Farrier Industry: Forges

September 9, 2015 | Posted in Forging

One of the several game changers in the business of shoeing horses was the development of the portable gas forge. This item, that we take for granted today, has made profound changes to the farrier profession beyond just heating metal.

From the Desk of AFJ

Farrier Advice Stands the Test of Time

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 14, 2014 | Posted in Forging, Safety & Healthcare

A few days ago, I was looking back at some of the earlier issues of American Farriers Journal that we've published since taking over the magazine in 1992. And as is the case with most of the equine footcare articles we've produced over the past several decades, most of the information is still valid today.

35 Great Debuts

Here’s a look at when some of the greatest farriers first contributed to American Farriers Journal

By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

While working on this 35th Anniversary issue of American Farriers Journal, I've been paging through back issues. At times I can almost feel the heat of the forges and hear the distant echo of hammer ringing on steel.

Shop Talk

Barbaro Laminitis Research Dollars Being Put To Good Use

December 1, 2007 | Posted in Education

Financed with dollars raised in memory of the late 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, two laminitis research projects were recently funded at Louisiana State University and the University of Georgia.

Horse Owners Welcome

"Horseman's Day" helps bring record-breaking crowd to AFA convention in Chattanooga

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2005 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds

Dedicating a portion of the American Farrier’s Association convention to horse owners was apparently a good move, as record-breaking numbers attended the event in Chattanooga, Tenn., during late February.

Tool Management

Boost Your Efficiency With These 38 Profit-Builders

Try these time-tested tool management ideas in your shoeing work

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2005 | Posted in Equipment

Gathered from a dozen shoers at the International Hoof-Care Summit in late January,

Product Focus

2004 Product Survey: Gas Forges: Evolutionary Improvements Bring New Choices In Forges

Changes in the hot-fitting farrier’s “travel companion” have heated up in recent years

By Mike Lessiter posted on April 1, 2004 | Posted in Forging

IN AN INDUSTRY as mature as farriery, landscape-changing technologies don’t come along every day.

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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