After a horse is washed, simply leaving the horse in its cross ties to dry can attract flies to their wet legs, which in turn leads to a horse stomping and possibly causing damage. Red Renchin provides a better method for drying that addresses these concerns.
When horses are turned out, flies can disrupt their temperament. Red Renchin provides a few suggested items to help manage the disturbance before a horse is turned out.
Flies have been around long before the horse was domesticated. In this video, Red Renchin dives into greater detail about stable flies and how they interfere with a farrier's work.
This 7-part video series features veteran farrier and American Farriers Journal technical editor Red Renchin delving into various methods of coping with stable flies.
This 7-part video series features veteran farrier and American Farriers Journal technical editor Red Renchin delving into various methods of coping with stable flies.
On a fall Southern California day in 2009, Pat Barrett set out to do what he had done thousands of times over more than 45 years — trim horses' hooves.
Any farrier who swaps propane tanks with retailers should keep an eye out for valves and fittings that have been compromised while making methamphetamine or meth.
A California farrier with 45 years of experience was hired to trim a horse’s hooves. While working in an outdoor corral, the horse knocked him down and his head hit a rock. He died from his injuries and his estate sued the horse owner, who also owned the property. The trial court dismissed the case and the California Court of Appeals agreed.
It’s not the farrier’s job to train the horse, but sometimes it’s necessary, especially when the client is a novice horse owner. Farriers want to work with the horse safely and improve its tolerance of foot handling.
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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