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I nailed on my first set of horseshoes 60 years ago when I was 15 in 1964. It was on a kind gelding named Maverick at the summer horse camp that I attended.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF, of Chadron, Neb., shares his thoughts on the hoof-care milestones over the past half-century.
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.
Cody Ovnicek, senior vice president of Equine Digit Support System in Penrose, Colo., shares his thoughts on the hoof-care milestones over the past half-century American Farriers Journal celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
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