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50 Years of American Farriers Journal

Reflections on Hoof-Care Milestones Over 5 Decades: Simon Curtis

By Simon Curtis posted on October 25, 2024 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Simon Curtis, PhD, FWCF, HonAssocRCVS, of Newmarket, England, shares his thoughts on the milestones of farriery over the past half-century as American Farriers Journal celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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Keeping Elite Athletes in the Show Ring (Panel Member)

October 1, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Expert farriers discuss their careers, how the industry has evolved, lessons they’ve learned from working with these horses and clients, and the memorable moments and farriers from yesteryear through today

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Balancing the Burden: Effective Strategies for Proper Load Distribution

September 30, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Load distribution is critical for the overall health, performance and longevity of a horse. Gary Gullo Jr. of Wellington, Fla., explores the positive and negative effects of load distribution in the equine hoof, highlighting the differences between proper and improper loading.

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International Hoof-Care Summit

Keeping Athletes in the Show Ring (Panel Member)

September 30, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Expert farriers discuss their careers, how the industry has evolved, lessons they’ve learned from working with these horses and clients, and the memorable moments and farriers from yesteryear through today.

International Hoof-Care Summit

Simple Shoeing Solutions for Complex Therapeutic Problems

September 24, 2024 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

Cannonsburg, Pa., farrier Joshua Sanders explains how he incorporates theory and anatomy in therapeutic situations and uses examples of his work to demonstrate the application.

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Patten Bar Shoe Benefits & How to Forge It

September 22, 2024 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Shoeing

International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Chris Gregory examines the scenarios appropriate for this appliance, its purpose, as well as demonstrate how you can make it.

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The Heart Bar: The Most Important Shoe in My Toolbox

September 21, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Over the years, the heart bar became Teichman’s go-to shoe, both in his private hoof-care practice and as the farrier for the U.S. Equestrian Team. Teichman explains the situations when he used the heart bar, why its importance endures and how he applies this revolutionary appliance.

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Shoeing the Sport Horse

September 21, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Teichman discusses critical hoof-care considerations, the ins and outs of sport horse hoof care and how he kept them in the show ring.

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International Hoof-Care Summit

Keeping Elite Athletes in the Show Ring (Panel Member)

September 21, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Expert farriers discuss their careers, how the industry has evolved, lessons they’ve learned from working with these horses and clients, and the memorable moments and farriers from yesteryear through today.

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International Hoof-Care Summit

Equine Diagnostic Imaging: What Must a Farrier Know?

September 20, 2024 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Shoeing

In his role as the University of California-Davis farrier, Shane Westman has the rare opportunity to apply various modern materials on horses at the veterinary teaching hospital. Westman explores the world of materials beyond steel that are available to today’s farrier. He’ll review their uses, benefits, and drawbacks.

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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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