Just as coat condition serves as an indication of health status in horses — sheen and dapples suggest vitality, whereas dull, rough, or half-shed coats imply unthriftiness or disease — changes in hooves may provide clues to a horse’s historical well-being.
The WIDTH protocol has fascinated Wellington, Fla., farrier Curtis Burns since its inception. Cornell University’s head farrier Steve Kraus came up with the protocol to help practitioners determine the appropriate hoof care.
The 13th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati had another year of record-breaking attendance, drawing hoof-care professionals from around the world. With the dates set for the 2017 Summit, we are pleased to share our first round of speakers lined up for next year's event.
Smart Nails UK captured two of three classes to capture the 2016 World Horseshoeing Classic on Saturday at Kentucky Horseshoeing School in Richmond, Ky.
Farrier Hannah Simms demonstrated some simple ornamental blacksmithing techniques during Danny Ward’s Eastern Farrier Conference in early November of 2015. The Statesboro, Ga., farrier says that mastering the techniques involved not only helped improve her hammer control, it has also provided her with a nice source of additional income.
A mere 2 months after the release of a popular documentary highlighting women farriers, “Women, Steel & Fire” is gaining notoriety in the equine film industry.
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.