A video is making the rounds on social media and getting a fair amount of attention in the equine community. Yet, it’s deserving of greater consideration among farriers. Although it’s not an easy video to watch, it’s a must-see for those who work around horses day-in and day-out.
Hearing loss is one of the many dangers that farriers face — and one of the easiest to prevent. The ringing of anvils, noise from the grinders and other activities farriers do every day can produce sound far surpassing the level that will make a person deaf over time.
There's much more to the job of a farrier than simply nailing shoes on a horse's hooves. A farrier is responsible for the horse's foot health, so some veterinary knowledge is required.
I doubt there is a profession whose practitioners are more passionate about what they do than farriers. While passion fuels our drive, it can only be sustained for so long.
Because horseshoeing puts a farrier's body in positions that can cause minor, or possibly major, back pain, it's important to exercise those muscles to help relieve that pressure.
It's widely believed among blacksmiths that cold shaping horseshoes is a prescription for a sore elbow. Just don't tell that to International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Jim Keith.
Whenever I would hire someone to work for me in my farrier business, the very first thing they would get was the safety lecture. This subject is important, and overlooked.
The American & Canadian Assns. of Professional Farriers announced that Life Data Labs has become Corporate Sponsor of their Farrier Assistance program.
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.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.