As the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, kick off on Friday, July 26, American Farriers Journal caught up with the United States Eventing Team farrier Rebecca “Beck” Ratte to discuss her career, working with the team and preparing for the Olympics.
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.
Much of the United States remain under excessive heat warnings and watches, according to the National Weather Service. Farriers should take precautions to protect themselves this week.
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.
Healthy, protected horses mean more consistent client appointments, and looking out for their well-being through basic biosecurity measures can build trust and respect between the farrier and owner.
The farrier will perform therapeutic trimming and shoeing of client and University-managed horses, contribute to student education, perform lameness exams with faculty and participate in research and outreach.
Constitutional questions persist for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act after the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found that the law’s enforcement provisions violate the private nondelegation doctrine.
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.
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.