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Book Review

For the Want of a Nail, the Shoe Was Lost

By Chris Gregory, FWCF, CJF, ASF

By Jeff Cota posted on October 29, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Forging, Shoeing

Who has directly influenced your farrier career? If you’re just starting out, your list likely isn’t long. A little time and initiative will eventually fill the gaps. If you have some skin in the game, your list might resemble the one compiled by Chris Gregory in his book, For Want of a Nail, the Shoe Was Lost.

On the Road

Family Business: The 2022 American Farriers Team

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 27, 2022 | Posted in Education, Forging, Shoeing, Trimming

As the American Farrier’s Association Annual Convention approaches in Little Rock, Ark., we salute the hard work and determination of the 2022 American Farriers Team.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of October 9

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 15, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, 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.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of October 2

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 8, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, 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.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of September 25

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 1, 2022 | Posted in Education, Forging, Nutrition, 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.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of September 18

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on September 24, 2022 | Posted in Education, Forging

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: The Week of September 11

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on September 17, 2022 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Forging, Nutrition

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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News & Notes

The Age-Old Art of the Farriers

By Christopher Gangemi posted on September 15, 2022 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Forging, Shoeing

Source: The East Hampton Star

"We did the Classic for 24 years, 12 hours a day," says Ike Birdsall. "Every horse that stepped up was a horse we didn't know."

Welding an Aluminum Bar Shoe in the Forge

Colombian farrier Ivan Gomez uses aluminum bar stock and a welding rod to make a bar shoe.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 6, 2022 | Posted in Forging, Therapeutic Shoeing

There is an abundance of aluminum horseshoes on the market, particularly for therapeutic needs. Ivan Gomez believes farriers need forging skills not only to modify manufactured shoes specific for the horse’s needs, but also have the ability to make an appropriate shoe at the horse if lacking the inventory.

In Memoriam

Remembering Ray Amato Sr.

Two-time Derby winner served as an inspiration for equine professionals

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on September 4, 2022 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Forging

International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Ray Amato Sr. of Delray Beach, Fla., passed away July 25, 2022. He was 88.

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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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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