Articles by American Farriers Journal Staff

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4 Questions with Doug Butler

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 24, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

There is a select company of farriers who are universally recognized when referred to by their surname. Doug Butler certainly is one. After more than a half-century of horseshoeing, the Crawford, Neb., farrier has cemented his legacy in the industry as an acclaimed educator, author, speaker and competitor.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Working with Veterinarians on Therapeutic Issues | Farriers Are Investing in Continuing Education

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 24, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

This week's facts and figures... Working with Veterinarians on Therapeutic Issues and Farriers Are Investing in Continuing Education. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

I know adequate amounts of water are essential for horse health, but does water have an impact on hoof strength and function?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 23, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Adequate water is essential for cellular functions and proliferation within the hoof to provide adequate tissue hydration. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

In Memoriam

Missouri Farrier Jerry Stone Passes Away

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 20, 2021

Source: Columbia Daily Tribune

Columbia, Mo., farrier Jerry Stone passed away Dec. 14, 2021. He was 80.

News & Notes

Sheridan College Boosts Farrier Program

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 18, 2021 | Posted in Education

Source: Sheridan Media

Just 3 years after restarting its farrier program, Sheridan College is ready for expansion.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of December 12

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 18, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Forging, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

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.

In Memoriam

Oklahoma and Texas Farrier Vernon Shorter Passes Away

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 17, 2021

Source: Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory

Oklahoma and Texas farrier Vernon Shorter passed away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. He was 90.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Did You Increase Hoof-Care Prices Between April 2020 and October 2021? | What are the 5 Most Common Health Problems in Horses?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 17, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses

This week's facts and figures... Did You Increase Hoof-Care Prices Between April 2020 and October 2021? and What are the 5 Most Common Health Problems in Horses? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

What’s the impact of an overweight horse on the hoof?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 16, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Obesity is a result of horses consuming more calories than they are expending through basal metabolism or exercise. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of December 5

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 11, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Education, Equipment, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

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.

Videos

[Video] Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 1

We sat down with Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care. In this episode sponsored by Life Data Labs, Ellis details how he started working for Renchin.

Events

Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners (PHCP) will Host Beginning Clinic

Date: 10/19/24

Location: Rigaud QC,

Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners (PHCP) will Host Beginning Clinic in Regaud, QC, Canada.

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