The prices of a decent rig can be overwhelming when you’re straight out of farrier school. Often, there are bills and expenses to be paid toward school, equipment, supplies and other needs.
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After the clinic at the Fredericksburg, Ohio, store wrapped up, several farriers and I stood around my truck, sharing ideas and swapping stories. Among the hand and power tools filling this truck body, it was a simple sharpening vise that I made that caught the others’ eyes
Technological advances and the creative adaptation of synthetic materials that were originally designed for other purposes have transformed therapeutic hoof care.
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.
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.