This week’s facts and figures ... How Much More Do Clients Pay for Handmade Shoes? and the Percentage of Horses That are Never Shod. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
This week's facts and figures ... Choices for Farrier Organization Membership and the Economic Impact of Horses. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
How I grew up made me a horseman. I was fortunate having my father Bill to follow as a farrier. My grandfather and father lived so far out in the country, that in order to keep shoes on those horses, they had to learn how to do it themselves.
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Mission Farrier School to Open an Oklahoma Branch
After educating farriers for nearly a quarter of a century in the Pacific Northwest, Mission Farrier School (MFS) is expanding to Oklahoma.
This week’s facts and figures ... Do You Get Involved with Hoof Mapping? and Do You Set Aside Money in an Emergency Savings Account for Dealing with Unexpected Expenses? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
In honor of the 21st annual Farriers Week celebration (July 7-13, 2019), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.
As the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) House of Delegates prepares to consider the proposed Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA) in August, the process has illuminated several hot-button topics that are in need of clarity.
American Farriers Journal would like to thank the many farriers who dedicate their time, effort and skill to the equine industry. This year marks the 21st annual Farriers Week, a time American Farriers Journal sets aside to celebrate your professional contributions — and invite others to do the same.
Last year, Shane Westman wrote a reflective paper on a personal experience of professional communication breakdown. For this paper, he selected a case from his private farrier practice in Washington in which conflict placed the client between him and the veterinarian.
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.