Driving tens of thousands of miles a year to shoe horses, the American farrier depends on the nation’s public roadways. Over the next 5 years, farriers can expect to see more construction zones pop up on heavily traveled roads and bridges.
Nearly a half-century ago, a young man took a chance on himself by leaving a well-paying job in the steel mills of Gary, Ind., to learn how to shoe horses.
The white flag is flying over the Capitol of one of the most powerful states in the Union after a horseshoeing school provided a lesson in Constitutional freedoms.
Demand for equine hoof-care services across the United States are at its highest levels in recent memory, stretching farriers thin. Yet, proposed changes to federal labor law could force multi-farrier practices into tough decisions that could make it increasingly difficult to service clients.
A suspensory shoe can be beneficial for performance horses that need toe flotation and heel penetration into the ground. But, what can you do to achieve these purposes if you don’t have the required metal in your truck?
“My eye burst and all the fluid was running down my face.” Kent, England, farrier Charlie Madden had just suffered one of the worst injuries that a London eye specialist had ever seen.
It’s always best to prevent an infection rather than fight one. Simply put, the alternative often results in a fight that’s difficult to contain. While hoof-care clients can spearhead prevention by providing a clean and dry living environment for their horses, farriers are likely the first line of defense.
As the damp fall weather approaches, farriers will be keeping a watchful eye on hoof walls for signs of onychomycosis, more commonly known as white line disease.
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.
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