“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.
Federal fuel taxes likely will remain static for at least another year, but the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that the United States Senate recently approved indicates changes are on the horizon.
Farriery is more than a career, it’s a lifestyle. It instills a strong work ethic, sense of duty and pride. Yet, a balance is necessary. Without it, you risk costly consequences.
On its surface, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 doesn’t appear to be relevant to the farrier industry. Yet, if the proposed changes to the federal labor law pass, it could significantly change the hiring practices of some farriers in the United States.
A young farrier arrives at his shoeing appointment in North Central Alabama. It’s not just any shoeing appointment, though. It’s his first. A full set.
More than 50 years after the Horse Protection Act of 1970 became law, soring continues to be a hot-button issue — one that is taking greater prominence after an extraordinary step by lawmakers.
One thing that is consistent across every specialized field is that overconfidence can quickly develop in practitioners and have disastrous consequences for others. This is especially true when it comes to professions that provide care for others, such as doctors, vets and even farriers.
Thoroughbred racing is an extended family where lifelong friendships are forged and memorable experiences are shared and celebrated. A chance meeting in a doctor’s waiting room one Saratoga morning led me on such a journey.
As the sun sets on 2020 and the 116th Congress, the verbal jousting intensifies over proposed legislation that aims to fulfill the original intent of the Horse Protection Act — the abolition of soring.
Farriery is an ancient profession, to be sure. While balancing hooves with a trim and nailing on shoes remain the foundational tasks, there have been considerable advances in the industry. Many times, significant sacrifices are made to bring innovations to the farrier market. Some sacrifices are more significant than others.
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.
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