In a recent episode of the Equine Dynamics podcast, Editor Jeff Cota sat down with Marshville, N.C., farrier and host Mike Stine to discuss the importance of hoof-care education and the role American Farriers Journal plays in the success of a farrier's career.
Discover the story of Phrog Frog Diggity Dog Tyrone, aka "Frog," the 2025 Farrier Dog of the Year, and his unforgettable role in farrier work alongside Jeremy Zackowski.
Each year, American Farriers Journal celebrates three young farriers who have made exceptional progress in their hoof-care careers within 3 years of graduation from farrier school.
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
The sixth Equine Industry Survey, conducted by American Horse Publications, is sent to adult horse owners in the U.S. to gauge trends, management practices and illuminate issues relevant to the equine industry.
American Farriers Journal readers can now participate in twice-monthly polls to explore how their practices compare to their fellow farrier or get ideas from others about relevant issues like winter hoof care, laminitis treatments, forging techniques and more.
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
As updated Horse Protection Act regulations are set to take effect Feb. 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is hosting a webinar Friday, Dec. 13, 2025, to inform the equine industry.
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.