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International Hoof-Care Summit Forging Exercise won by six-time Calgary Champion Steven Beane

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 4, 2023 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing

For nearly 10 years at the International Hoof-Care Summit, VICTORY has sponsored a challenge with the Summit Mail-In Forging Exercise. For the 2023 Summit, judge Craig Trnka selected a diamond-toe, reverse wedge hind shoe.

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High Stakes Farrier Competition Returns to Calgary

By Jeremy McGovern posted on February 28, 2023 | Posted in Forging

After nearly 10 years, a major farrier competition has returned to greater Calgary thanks to Spruce Meadows and the World Championships Blacksmiths. You can see the shoe list and prize money for this international competition.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: February 25, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 25, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Forging, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

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.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: February 18, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 18, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Forging, Therapeutic Shoeing

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.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: February 11, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 11, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Forging, Lamenesses, Shoeing

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.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: January 14, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 14, 2023 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

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.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: January 7, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 7, 2023 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Education, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses

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.

Shop Talk: January/February 2023

January 3, 2023 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Forging

Nine States Urge Against Lame-Duck Congressional Session Solution to Horseracing Law
Dillon Crane Wins 2022 World Championship Blacksmiths National Title
USDA Open Comments on Collecting Information for Horse Protection
In Memorium

Reliance on the Basics Benefits the Horse and Farrier

Hank Chisholm urges reliance on the foundations of farriery for the good of the horse

By Jeff Cota posted on January 1, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Forging, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

When building a house, a solid foundation first must be established to ensure that the structure remains sound for continued long-term use. The same is true for farriery.
Yet, humans are in a hurry. We often want to run before learning to walk. In farrier terms, some want to forge a three-quarter fullered shoe before learning to bend a toe. After shoeing for nearly 40 years, Hank Chisholm of Lucedale, Miss., emphasizes the importance of establishing a solid foundation in the basics of farriery and then relying on it for the rest of your career.

What's This? A Working Shoe

By Simon Curtis posted on December 31, 2022 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Forging, Shoeing

I was given this horseshoe, which remains in my possession, about 25 years ago. It was found at the National Stud, Newmarket, England, when they were digging a post-hole while referencing a paddock.

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The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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