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Heather Smith Thomas
Heather Smith Thomas is a freelance writer based in Salmon, Idaho. She has been writing books and articles for nearly 50 years.
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Day With A Clinician Delivers Helpful Hands-On Experience
A young farrier receives lesson in incorporating products unfamiliar to his farrier practice
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More Thoughts On Breakover
Hoof-care professionals talk about the topic often, but sometimes aren’t even starting from the same definition
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YOU AND YOUR HORSE’S FEET
Hoof Supplements: Feeding the Foot
Diet has an important role in hoof health, but feed changes alone won’t solve all potential problems
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Day With A Clinician
Program Enjoyed By Mentor And Student
FPD-sponsored Summit prize provides Indiana farrier with new experiences and exposure to new ideas
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You And Your Horse's Feet
Loose Shoe And No Farrier In Sight
Learn how to remove a shoe in an emergency and take an important step in preventing additional hoof damage
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One Farrier's Viewpoint
Three Rules For Breakover
Let the location of the coffin bone be your guide
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You and Your Horse's Feet
The Barefoot Question
Whether this will work for your horse or not depends on the details
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You and Your Horse’s Feet
Between Farrier Visits — Your Role as Part of the Hoof-Care Team
Checking a horse’s feet should be a regular part of owner chores
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You and Your Horses's Feet
Teaching Your Horse To Stand For The Farrier
Proper training will make things easier for horse, owner and shoer
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Videos
Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3
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.
Events
Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic
Date: 01/02/25
Location: Lansing, MI
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Life Data Labs Inc
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 USA
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.
SmartPak
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.