Foot Notes

Butler’s Insights Hold Strong

By Jeff Cota posted on November 11, 2024 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education

Doug Butler will be the first to tell you he’s not a soothsayer. It’s quite possible you’ll find yourself on the receiving end of a stern look and a reprimand should you accuse him of such.

Foot Notes

A True Mom & Pop Shop

By Jeff Cota posted on October 11, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices

William Arthur Ward once said, “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

Education

Ask Yourself These Questions Before Enrolling in Farrier School

By Bob Smith posted on October 9, 2024 | Posted in Education

I just finished a class at Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School and it wasn’t the most enjoyable class I’ve had in my 33 years of teaching horseshoeing. It appears that a lot of them decided they were going to horseshoeing school based upon video clips and social media, not by exploring the profession and finding out what’s really needed to be a professional, self-employed horseshoer.

Community & Continuing Education Foster Excellence

By Maclaren Krueger posted on September 24, 2024 | Posted in Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

As I’m getting to know the farrier community, one quality that stands out is their dedication — not just to skill development but to each other.

Frankly Speaking

A Farrier's Well Kept Promise... 5 Years Later

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 19, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices

A week ago, Mike Lessiter took his Mother and me to see the newly-released “Reagan” movie … the story of how former President Ronald Reagan had the goal of wiping out communism around the world.

Foot Notes

Prepare Your Clients for the Ups & Downs of Laminitis

By Jeff Cota posted on September 5, 2024 | Posted in Diseases, Safety & Healthcare

Over 18 months, three warmbloods at the same Kentucky barn had bouts with laminitis — one survived.

2024 Olympic Silver Medalist Laura Kraut & Looking Back at the 1992 U.S. Equestrian Trials

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 8, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

After equestrian Laura Kraut made history as the oldest U.S. Olympic medalist in 72 years, editor Frank Lessiter recalls first meeting Kraut at the 1992 U.S. Olympic trials, Hall of Fame farrier Seamus Brady and the importance of charging clients what you're worth.

Foot Notes

Regulation is Here & it’s Gaining Momentum

June 17, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

While lawmakers on the state and federal levels aren’t overtly creating legislation to rein in farriery, inroads are being made — and in some disciplines, paved.

Frankly Speaking & Setting it Straight

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 4, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

For an industry as great as farriery is, there’s a small but loud segment of the trade that encourages reckless rumor mill gossip and the “running down of their fellow farriers and vets.” Our industry is better than that, and frankly, you deserve better than that, too.

Foot Notes

A Guide to Serve the Horse

By Jeff Cota posted on May 14, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Trimming

When ancient humans domesticated the horse, they changed the world.

Videos

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

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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A True Mom & Pop Shop

Ask Yourself These Questions Before Enrolling in Farrier School

Community & Continuing Education Foster Excellence

A Farrier's Well Kept Promise... 5 Years Later

Prepare Your Clients for the Ups & Downs of Laminitis

2024 Olympic Silver Medalist Laura Kraut & Looking Back at the 1992 U.S. Equestrian Trials

Regulation is Here & it’s Gaining Momentum

Frankly Speaking & Setting it Straight

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