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Brian Rusnak of Hay Lakes, Alberta, shares his thoughts on the hoof-care milestones over the past half-century as part of the American Farriers Journal's 50th anniversary.
International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Famer Dick Mansmann, VMD, PhD, of Chapel Hill, N.C., shares his thoughts on the hoof-care milestones over the past half-century.
Horses in the service of police departments, such as those I shoe in Israel, require sole protection from various objects and weapons that could cause significant harm. The package described below is similar to a hospital plate. While most farriers do not provide hoof care for mounted police officers, this step-by-step demonstration can easily be incorporated into your footcare practice.
Social Circle, Ga., farrier Lucas Gilleland, CJF, and Blacksburg, Va., farrier Paul Papadatos, CJF (TE), ASF, DipWCF, demonstrate how to forge trailers and use a hot cut on a keg shoe to American Farrier’s Association certification standards.
Social Circle, Ga., farrier Lucas Gilleland, CJF, and Blacksburg, Va., farrier Paul Papadatos, CJF (TE), ASF, DipWCF, demonstrate how to forge extended heels on a keg shoe to American Farrier’s Association certification standards.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Steve Kraus explains the impact of American Farriers Journal on the trade. AFJ is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025.
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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.