Education

2014 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Vettec's 2nd Annual Hands-On Clinic

Larkin Greene from Vettec (2014 International Hoof-Care Summit Educational Partner) tells us about the highly attended Vettec Hands-On clinic, which was brought back by popular demand from last year's Summit. At this clinic, farriers were able to get hands-on experience with Vettec products at four separate stations and see live-demos of how these various lines of products can be used in a farrier's practice.
Read More
From the Desk of AFJ

Want to Become a Farrier? Start Elsewhere

Every now and then I receive a phone call from someone interested in becoming a farrier. They always want to know what shoeing school I'd recommend. I talk to them for a few minutes to find out their history, especially work experience. Toward the end of the conversation, I never recommend a particular shoeing school. I offer different advice, which may serve as a good reminder for established farriers.


Read More

Cub Scout Troup Visits AFJ Headquarters

Cub Scouts from Troop 71 (Brookfield's St. John Vianney) visited our offices today to learn about the media business, and some things they didn't know about horse health, farming and equipment. Frank was holding court...
Read More
AFJ_Newwebsite_MOCK_0115.jpg

American Farriers Journal Launches New Website

Featuring a clean, organized look with easily searchable content, americanfarriers.com is the largest depository of American Farriers Journal information on the Internet with new features and upgrades
American Farriers Journal readers looking for the latest news, valuable tips and best practices on running a successful farrier practice, will now be able to access the largest source of news and insights with the click of a mouse.
Read More

Quarter Horse Group Receives Donations To Bolster Equine Health

The American Quarter Horse Youth Association Heroes for Horses campaign will be brought to the national spotlight, thanks to a generous donation. The Heroes for Horses campaign is a joint project between AQHYA and the American Quarter Horse Foundation that couples community service and fundraising projects to support the important equine research studies that take place at veterinary schools across the country.
Read More

Back To Basics: A Farrier Foundation Built For Success - Save Over 35%

No matter where you find yourself in your farrier career, it's never a bad idea to take a look back and review the basics. These four great books and reports provide you with the fundamental knowledge to improve and refine your skills and techniques in trimming, shoeing, forging, use traction devices, modifying keg shoes and much more.
Read More

Top Articles

Current Issue

View More

Current Issue

View More

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

View More
Top Directory Listings