Safety & Healthcare

Frank Lessiter
From the Desk of AFJ

Farrier Advice Stands the Test of Time

A few days ago, I was looking back at some of the earlier issues of American Farriers Journal that we've published since taking over the magazine in 1992. And as is the case with most of the equine footcare articles we've produced over the past several decades, most of the information is still valid today.


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Health Hazards of Hoof Care

Farriers are aware that theirs is a potentially hazardous occupation. Anytime a significant part of the workday is spent standing underneath animals that can weigh well over 1,000 pounds, while picking up one of its feet, there's obviously a chance that something could go wrong.
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Q&A: May Footcare

What has been the most common challenge for your hoof-care practice this May? How have you addressed it?
What has been the most common challenge for your hoof-care practice this May? How have you addressed it?
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Dealing with the Unruly Horse

Even with sedatives, don’t start working on a difficult horse until the odds are in your favor
One of the toughest aspects of being a farrier is dealing with the occasional difficult and unruly horse. Not only can it make trimming and shoeing difficult, but it can result in liability nightmares when things turn bad.
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