The American Farm Bureau Federation appointed Burgettstown, Pa., farrier David Bentrem to a 2-year term on its national Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee.
Hoof growth slows in winter for two major reasons. One is that cold weather results in less blood flow to the extremities. The other for most horses is less formal exercise in winter. Regular exercise can go a long way in reversing both effects.
The nation's first Equine Activity Liability Act was enacted in 1989. Now, 47 states (all except California, Maryland, and New York) have them. All of these laws differ. With the passage of time, questions have emerged about how these laws work and what they do.
Disease management is the goal for chronically laminitic horses as a cure is not known. The question is, what type of nutritional restrictions are necessary for a horse with chronic laminitis? Because horses are foragers by nature, choosing the best grazing option requires thoughtful consideration.
The winter months are not kind to equine hooves. Those that spend time outside often are in mud or frozen ground, while those that are indoors often are standing in bedding that’s soaked with urine. Here are some tips for your clients to keep in mind.
A pair of farriers will be on their way to the 2016 International Hoof-Care Summit after the American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) awarded them Roy Bloom Scholarships.
Former Mountain Top, Pa., farrier and blacksmith Michael John Kaminski III of La Vernia, Texas, died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. He was 56.
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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