WHILE THE SUCCESS of top performing reiners and calf-roping horses depends on their ability to slide, several Oklahoma farriers and trainers maintain there are some distinct shoeing differences.
OVER DINNER a couple of years ago, veterinarian Frank Gravlee told me about one of the more successful laminitis treatments he used years ago in his private equine practice.
Not only can the resale of products to shoeing clients boost your income, but it will provide better quality feet to work on and build customer loyalty
With today's horse owners seeking more product information and requesting solid advice on all aspects of managing their horses, you have a great opportunity to share your experiences and ideas with shoeing clients.
As you know, nothing makes a client madder than having a farrier who shows up late, doesn’t show up at all or creates a shoeing problem. Yet there are many steps you can take to keep your clients happy.
Craig McMillen of Nettleton, Miss., embodies all of the ideals behind the annual Mail-In Forging Exercise. He believes a good farrier should be able to forge a shoe.
As a small portion of his track shoeing business, this Breeders’ Cup farrier often handles one-time work on foreign stakes horses who he’s never seen before
WHEN FARRIERS AND VETS were asked for suggestions for what they needed in an educational shoeing program, American Farriers Journal readers came through with flying colors.
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.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.