Articles by American Farriers Journal Staff

Poll: 2022 Outlook

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 17, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices

What is your outlook for your hoof-care business in 2022?

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of January 9

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 15, 2022 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Equipment, Forging, Lamenesses, Shoeing, 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.

News & Notes

International Hoof-Care Summit Receives Approval for RACE Credits

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 14, 2022

The International Hoof-Care Summit has been approved for continuing education credits for veterinarians and vet techs.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Have You Established a Business Entity for Your Hoof-Care Practice? | How Lameness Information is Shared by Veterinarians with Farriers

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 14, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses

This week's facts and figures... Have You Established a Business Entity for Your Hoof-Care Practice? and How Lameness Information is Shared by Veterinarians with Farriers. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

Can poor nutrition lead to white line disease concerns?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 13, 2022 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Each horse’s diet should be evaluated to make sure all pertinent nutrients are being fed in appropriate amounts, including a complete fortification of vitamins and minerals. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

News & Notes

Heartland Horseshoeing Grad Gets a Hand from Mike Rowe

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 10, 2022 | Posted in Education

Source: Mike Rowe Works Foundation

A Heartland Horseshoeing School graduate has been awarded a scholarship from a high-profile advocate of blue-collar workers.

In Memoriam

Pennsylvania Farrier Jack Weigle Passes Away

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 10, 2022

Source: Mid-Easter Farrier's Association

New Castle, Pa., farrier Jack Weigle passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, according to a Facebook post by the Mid-Eastern Farrier’s Association.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of January 2

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 8, 2022 | Posted in Clients, Education, Forging, Lamenesses, Shoeing, 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.

International Hoof-Care Summit

4 Questions with Mike Wildenstein

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 8, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

After more than 4 decades as a farrier, Michael Wildenstein has a lengthy and impressive hoof-care résumé, yet a career in farriery wasn’t a foregone conclusion.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

How Lame Horses are Used by Owners | Which Horse Expenses Increased the Most in 2021?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 7, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses

This week's facts and figures... How Lame Horses are Used by Owners and Which Horse Expenses Increased the Most in 2021? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

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

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

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