Articles by Jeremy McGovern

Frankly Speaking: Rather Than Just Talking About It …

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 15, 2017

Having a good veterinarian-farrier relationship should be evident. Working together as professionals will deliver the best possible care for the horse. Who would argue against it? Yet it seems that it still needs to be stated. It may seem obvious and overdone, but when we seek advice from farriers or vets, the subject comes up often.

From The Desk Of AFJ

Lesson Gleaned From The Products You Use

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 21, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

Farriery is one industry where there is a close relationship between the manufacturers and distributors of products and the end user.

It Came Down To A Half-Point

After winning the World Horseshoeing Classic by a slim margin, Team GB credits team efficiency and attitude for rally

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Education, Forging, Shoeing

Over a few years, the World Horseshoeing Classic (WHC) has grown from a start-up competition to one of the most well regarded international contests in farriery. Its four-member team, three-discipline approach with a repeating format has helped distinguish it from other events in the states.

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3 Areas Of Consideration For Better Use With Adhesives

Focusing on these core areas will deliver improved success when using these materials

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Therapeutic Shoeing

In his 30 years of working with adhesives, 20 of those with Vettec, Larkin Greene says there are things that must be considered before using adhesives. First, what are you trying to accomplish? You may be trying to glue-on, repair, correct, support the foot, or a combination of these and other reasons.

Understanding What You’re Seeing In Shoe Wear

Properly identifying and addressing issues shown through shoe wear will help the horse and build a good client relationship

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Shoeing

We live in a remarkable time with the advancements of diagnostic tools. Digital radiographs, MRIs, ultrasounds and other innovations can reveal so much detail at almost instantaneous speeds.

Proactive Footcare For Limiting Hind Limb Lameness

Farrier Grant Moon finds that thorough evaluation and emphasis of the trim will improve likelihood for success for managing feet

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Lamenesses, Shoeing, Trimming

Managing front and hind lamenesses in performance horses is not uncommon for farriers. Research indicates that 70% of sport horses will sustain at least one musculoskeletal lameness during a season (Deacon and Wilson, 1999).

Frankly Speaking: What’s Your Definition Of Obsolete?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Education, Forging

I attended the World Horseshoeing Classic (WHC) back in March. Sixty competitors gave it their all for 3 days at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School in Richmond, Ky., trying to best the others for the world championship in this team competition.

New & Notes

Clinic And Competition Builds Better Vet-Farrier Bridges

The Spring Farrier Clinic at Iowa State University brought farriers and vet students together to investigate ways to work together.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 26, 2017

The Spring Farrier Clinic held at Iowa State University this weekend has similarities with other farrier clinics. There is a multi-class competition, presentations and camaraderie typically found at other clinics. One distinct difference is the emphasis placed on vet-farrier relationships.

From The Desk Of AFJ

An Important Part Of A Fine Shoeing Job

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 10, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices

I just returned from Kentucky while attending the World Horseshoeing Classic at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School. Congratulations to Team Great Britain for coming from behind and winning the Classic. We have an article coming in the April issue about this year’s competition.

Balance and the Basics

Farrier Shayne Carter highlights several cases from his work to remind farriers it usually comes down to the basics

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 6, 2017 | Posted in Trimming

Payson, Utah, farrier Shayne Carter first delivered his presentation “What Is Balance?” at the 2005 American Farrier’s Association Convention. Those who see this presentation today are rewarded with 11 years of additional experience that the Hall Of Fame farrier has augmented this lecture with.

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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