This week’s facts and figures ... Do You Get Involved with Hoof Mapping? and Do You Set Aside Money in an Emergency Savings Account for Dealing with Unexpected Expenses? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
In honor of the 21st annual Farriers Week celebration (July 7-13, 2019), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.
If you ask what is the most influential horse in Thoroughbred racing, you’ll likely to hear names such as Secretariat, Seabiscuit, Man o’ War or War Admiral. The distinction, though, rests with a horse that isn’t exactly a household name.
This week’s facts and figures ... Thrush Can be a Serious Concern and What Products do You Most Often get Asked about by Clients? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
In the wake of the deaths of dozens of racehorses at Santa Anita Park, a new law aims to provide greater authority to the California Horse Racing Board.
While the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act awaits a vote in the United States House of Representatives, members of Congress have approved an amendment to an appropriations bill that aims to enforce the Horse Protection Act.
“A driving force in my career.” “Patient and kind while teaching me.” “Because of his mentorship, I have been able to make a real difference in many horses’ lameness cases and create true value for my client.” These are some of the comments that farriers made about their mentors during the 2018 National Farriers Week.
Jason Maki owes a large debt of gratitude to the horse that broke his ribs. If the Texas A&M farrier hadn't taken a hoof to the torso, he might have never become aware of a far more serious problem.
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.
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