Articles Tagged with ''Toe Clips''

Shoeing

The Effects of Improper Trimming & Shoeing on Sport Horses

Over-trimming & incorrect shoeing have negative effects on nail placement, hoof-wall integrity and farrier-client relationships

By Michael Wharton posted on June 17, 2024 | Posted in Shoeing

The question is what’s best for the horse? If the horse needs mechanics, and you don’t apply them, you haven’t done the horse justice.

The Way it Was

No Strings Attached

Mare finds a new purpose after dumping rider & getting kicked out of summer camp

By David Hazlett CJF posted on June 17, 2024 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

I had the account to shoe the riding string at a well-known kid’s summer camp in the late 1970s or early ’80s. There were anywhere from 15-25 horses at any one time, and they fit just about any description you might want to give them.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: May 11, 2024

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on May 11, 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.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: April 6, 2024

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on April 6, 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.

Using Clips as Needed, Not as Trends Dictate, Will Enable Farriers to Improve a Horse’s Hoof-Health and Performance

Hoof proportion, digital alignment and capsule health should all be considered before deciding whether to use clips and which kind

By Katie Navarra posted on December 2, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Equipment, Shoeing

It’s not uncommon for farriers to feel pressure from clients who ask for a shoe style or trimming method because the people winning in their discipline “do it that way.” Suddenly, it becomes the “go-to” preference and influences availability of supply.

Friday's Farrier Facts & Figures

2017 Vs. 2016 Income | Toe Vs. Side Clips

May 4, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... How Did Your 2017 Footcare Business Compare With Your Annual Income In 2016? Using Toe Vs. Side Clips. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Shop Talk: March 2018

March 10, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

FEI Taps AAPF/IAPF As Farriers For 2018 World Equestrian Games The American and International Associations of Professional Farriers (AAPF/IAPF) will serve as the emergency farrier service providers for the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018 at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C.

Briefings: March 2018

March 10, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Forging, Diseases, Nutrition, Safety & Healthcare

Less Than Half Of Australians Hire A Farrier Every 6 Weeks A horse health management practices survey reveals that less than half of Australian horse owners provided hoof care at least every 6 weeks, according to the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science.

Friday's Farrier Facts & Figures

Toe Vs. Side Clips | Footcare Helpers

January 26, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... Toe Vs. Side Clips. Hiring Footcare Helpers. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Feet Move, Nails Don’t

Place nails to accommodate the natural function of a hoof, not hinder it

By Ron Perszewski posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses, Shoeing

Scott Lampert, a farrier with 30 years of experience, remembers an important, long-ago shoeing lesson as if it happened yesterday. At the time, Lampert served a high-profile client with one of the top hunters in the country who had qualified for the indoor finals in Washington and New York.

Videos

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

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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