Many farriers struggle with hiring and keeping apprentices in the fold. While the reasons vary, complaints frequently revolve around apprentices’ failures — they lack motivation and work ethic. Perhaps some do, but what if we’re failing them?
Each farrier has someone who has influenced their life and business in some way or another. Some are fortunate enough to have strong bonds with their mentors and mentees.
When the man in charge of the pack and riding stock for the Wenatchee National Forest in Cle Elum, Wash., called and said he wanted me to take over the shoeing, I was delighted.
Mitch’s farrier and horse training business was doing well, as was Suzi’s Serenity Wellness Retreat. The cherry on top came in mid-June with the birth of their granddaughter.
“The only constant in life is change.” You’ve probably heard this saying more than once. The subject is on my mind because my role with American Farriers Journal is changing.
Do you remember a time you overcame fear in your career? Maybe it was taking the leap to enter the profession and invest your resources into becoming a farrier.
I owe an apology to the horse that is long since overdue. In the years since beginning my farrier career, I have made many a mistake — some bred of ego, but most of ignorance. To the horse, I vow I will do better.
A few weeks ago, Pam and I took in a Thursday night movie, the recently released 2022 biographical musical drama that features the life of Elvis Presley.
With a 15-inch-long beard that’s been growing for 15 years, New Jersey farrier Frank Bevacqua has been selected as the American Farriers Journal “2025 Farrier Beard of the Year” winner.
The Smart Way to Feed Horses – Part 2 webinar fulfills the advanced nutrition requirement for PHCP students. You do not need to be a PHCP member to sign up. This two-part webinar series introduces equine nutrition in practical terms and complements Dr. Eleanor Kellon’s NRC Plus course.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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