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6 Questions with Roy Bloom

By Katie Navarra posted on December 18, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Equipment, Forging
Wisconsin farrier Roy Bloom is widely known for his expertise under a horse, working in the forge at competitions, in a classroom as a clinician and in the workshop as a tool maker. In 2001, he was inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame in recognition of his commitment to perfecting his blacksmithing.
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Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Did You Increase Hoof-Care Prices Between April 2020 and October 2021? | What are the 5 Most Common Health Problems in Horses?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 17, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
This week's facts and figures... Did You Increase Hoof-Care Prices Between April 2020 and October 2021? and What are the 5 Most Common Health Problems in Horses? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
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2022 International Hoof-Care Summit Speaker

There are Many Ways to Shoe a Cat

Farriers Laura Gillespie and Mike Hayward to discuss shoeing options that fit skill sets, costs, materials and environments at the 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 24, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
As the old saying goes, there’s more than one way to skin a cat. When applying that proverbial saying to farriery, it certainly applies to shoeing horses, as well.
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Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill into Law

Legislation earmarks $110 billion on roads and bridges, establishes road-use tax pilot program
By Jeff Cota posted on November 16, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices
Driving tens of thousands of miles a year to shoe horses, the American farrier depends on the nation’s public roadways. Over the next 5 years, farriers can expect to see more construction zones pop up on heavily traveled roads and bridges.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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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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.
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