What is one accessory to your shoeing rig/trailer that you couldn't go without? What is something your rig/trailer lacks that you want to add with your next rig/trailer?

Farrier Darby Holden demonstrates Blacksmith Buddy by Champagne Horseshoe Company at the 2012 AAEP convention. This training device allows for practice on a prosthetic horse leg that acts like a real horse, but has removable and reusable hoofs.

American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with AAPF V.P. Dave Farley (Coshocton, Ohio) at the 2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic to discuss differences in heel height, and how thrush is a factor in hoof balance.

American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with AAPF V.P. Dave Farley (Coshocton, Ohio) at the 2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic to discuss the value of using a contour gauge in your work.

At the 2012 Nature Farms Farrier Supply Clinic, American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with Roy Bloom (Drummond, Wis.) for some tool demonstrations on proper sharpening.

At the 2012 Nature Farms Farrier Supply Clinic, American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with Roy Bloom (Drummond, Wis.) for some tool demonstrations on proper sharpening.

In the following video, Steve Prescott (Hardeeville, Ohio) details his method of measuring feet and why he finds this method of recording data to be most effective.

American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with Doug Workman (Cleveland, Ga.) at the 2012 Nature Farms Farrier Supply Clinic. In this video, Workman discusses choosing an appropriate grinder depending on your tools and use.

Check out the latest shoeing boxes and anvil stands from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

The proverb has been around for a long time, and it is a fact that races have been lost for the want of a shoe. Horses lose shoes in races from time to time. That will always be a part of horse racing. However, racing, qualifying, or even training with a shoe that needed repair to begin with can easily be avoided. A paddock blacksmith is normally available for racing, but sometimes a farrier isn't around when needed. Racing at fairs, training at farms or other off-track facilities are some examples of places that might not have a farrier available when needed.