As a knifesmith, Matt Mauer receives many questions about hoof knives. The one he receives the most regarding upkeep is, “What angle should I sharpen my knife?” Mauer, a farrier based in Argyle, Wis., says that is a hard question to answer because the angle of the tool is individual among users.
Until now, business owners were not held liable when a thief used a stolen or counterfeit card when paying for goods and services. The responsibility fell to the bank that issued the card. Not anymore.
More than 50 equine organizations — including the American and Canadian Associations of Professional Farriers — have endorsed the American Horse Council’s National Welfare Code of Practice.
The American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) is extending its reach in the industry with a new subsidiary — the International Association of Professional Farriers (IAPF).
Mention horseshoeing in the Miami, Okla., area and one name comes up, Rocky LaFalier. The Bartlett, Kan., farrier has been shoeing and trimming horses hooves since he took a class at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M more than 35 years ago.
The deadline for self-nominations for the position of Director for the American Association of Professional Farriers Board of Directors is Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. The election will commence shortly thereafter.
Every year you write the check to your insurance agent, fully expecting that you're covered for liabilities arising from your horse-related activities. But what if a claim or lawsuit is brought against you, and, to your surprise, you discover that you’re not covered for it?
Credit is a lot like a chain saw. Used wisely and carefully, it can be highly productive and make operations easier. However, used carelessly and foolishly, the results can be devastating, even deadly, and take a long time to overcome at a high cost.
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.