International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Famer Renate Weller, PhD, DVM, MSc, FHEA, MRCVS, of the University of Calgary, shares her thoughts on the milestones of farriery over the past half-century as American Farriers Journal celebrates its 50th anniversary.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Simon Curtis, PhD, FWCF, HonAssocRCVS, of Newmarket, England, shares his thoughts on the milestones of farriery over the past half-century as American Farriers Journal celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Besides the existence of the American Farrier’s Association as a structured organization since 1971, there has been nothing else as important to the renaissance of footcare and farriery as the American Farriers Journal.
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier discusses Renchin’s shoe-bending machine, shoe patterns and the importance of efficiency in everyday work.
In part 3 of our Remembering Red Renchin series, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Red Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care. Ellis discusses Renchin’s shoe-bending machine, shoe patterns and the importance of efficiency in everyday work.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Esco Buff, PhD, APF-I, CF, of Clearwater, Fla., shares his thoughts on the milestones of farriery over the past half-century as American Farriers Journal celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Meet the top 12 winners of the inaugural Farrier Dog of the Year Contest, chosen by the farrier community!
October 22, 2024
Celebrate the 2025 Farrier Dog of the Year, Frog, and enjoy a year of heartwarming photos with the free digital download of the 2025 Farrier Dog of the Year Calendar, featuring the top 12 finalists!
AFJ got me started as a farrier. I got my first AFJ magazine about 1991 as a reference to start trimming my personal horses. That was quite a while ago now. It has led me a lifelong career that not only has let me do what I truly love but raise my family.
Last week, American Farriers Journal (AFJ) Editor Jeff Cota and I were recapping the great memories flowing in on the history of AFJ. After asking me of my observations, Jeff invited me to contribute an “essay” of my own. I was glad to oblige.
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.
For our 50th anniversary, American Farriers Journal wants to hear from you! Tell us about the farriers who, in your eyes, have shaped the industry, developed innovative tools or revolutionized a technique you use today.
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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