Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. Although we hope appreciation is shown all year long, each year we set aside a week dedicated to honoring your work. The 22nd annual Farriers Week, sponsored by American Farriers Journal will take place from July 5-11, 2020.
New data based on health insurance claims paid-out over the last 40 years, indicates the top five most common health problems in horses include gastric ulcers, arthritis, colic, inflamed ligaments and laminitis, in that order, according to Allianz Insurance and Pet Plan Equine.
In a time when small businesses across the country are struggling for survival amidst a global pandemic, Chicago is celebrating the imminent death of one of its long-time taxpayers — the carriage horse industry.
Horse owners and farm managers frequently use the word “lush” to describe the state of pasture forage as it begins to grow rapidly in the spring. Just exactly what does “lush” mean? Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Horses are able to interconvert fats, carbohydrates and even amino acids (the building blocks of protein) to some extent. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
The Chicago carriage horse trade will end at the start of 2021 after the City Council voted 46-4 to decline new and renewal operating licenses, effectively banning the businesses.
A healthy hoof requires zinc for the prevention of parakeratosis, which is a defect in the formation of keratin. If keratin is not properly formed, the hoof will be soft and brittle. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Hooves bear incredible pressure, especially when asked to withstand the rigors of modern equestrian endeavors. Despite their natural strength, all hooves are susceptible to breakdown. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
The world turned on its head this late winter. We all know about the emergence and spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and how quickly it shifted our lives. Things changed quickly.
This week's facts and figures ... Typical Age of Lame Horses Farriers have Worked with during the Past 12 Months and How Did Your 2019 Footcare Business Income Compare with 2018? This edition of Farrier Facts Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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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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.