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50 Years of Farriery Progress

The Evolution of Horseshoes & Tools in 1 Farrier’s Career

Hoof-care professionals propel the industry forward with innovation

By Steve Kraus posted on November 12, 2024 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Shoeing

I nailed on my first set of horseshoes 60 years ago when I was 15 in 1964. It was on a kind gelding named Maverick at the summer horse camp that I attended.

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.

News & Notes

Hall of Fame Farrier’s Forge Hits the Dublin Real Estate Market

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on March 13, 2020

Source: Independent

A piece of Irish farriery history is on the market. Boyne’s Forge, one of Dublin’s last remaining blacksmith forges, is on the real estate market with a €350,000 (approximately $391,515) price tag, according to the Independent.

New Ground For U.S. Farriers

By Christina Bossinakis posted on December 26, 2019 | Posted in Education

Source: Thoroughbred Daily News

The saying of ‘No hoof, No horse’ is a phrase often used in the horse world and based on the reasoning that, farriers, as the custodian of the foot, quite literally hold the success, or the lack thereof, of the performance horse in their hands.

Show Jumping Hall Of Fame Honors Seamus Brady

May 5, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame opens its doors to three new inductees, including legendary farrier Seamus Brady.

Here a Club, There a Club, Everywhere a Club, Club

Veteran farrier describes his ultimate upright challenge

By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2014 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Sonny Pistilli has been shoeing horses since 1967. As you'd expect, he's seen a lot of clubfooted horses during that time. But for the last couple of years, he's been dealing with a horse that presents the biggest clubfoot challenge he's ever faced.

35 Great Debuts

Here’s a look at when some of the greatest farriers first contributed to American Farriers Journal

By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

While working on this 35th Anniversary issue of American Farriers Journal, I've been paging through back issues. At times I can almost feel the heat of the forges and hear the distant echo of hammer ringing on steel.

Shop Talk

Olympic Team Farrier Seamus Brady Was World-Wide Legend

September 1, 2009 | Posted in Education

Seamus Brady, the official farrier for the U.S. Equestrian Team for many years, passed away on July 27 at the age of 77. A member of the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame, Brady immigrated to the United States more than 50 years ago and became one of the most respected farriers in the world.

Machine Provides Hammerless Shoe-Shaping

Farrier Red Renchin's home-built machine shapes t he shoes to unique hoof shapes and sizes for 350 horses

By Mike Lessiter posted on April 1, 2004 | Posted in Shoeing

IT WAS AMERICAN author Elbert Hubbard (1856-1815) who said, “One machine can do the work of 50 ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.”

Shoeing Honors For Three

This year's International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame members went well beyond the call of duty

By Michael Austin posted on December 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices

The horseshoeing business certainly owes a tremendous amount of gratitude to this year’s three inductees into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.

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

The Shoein' Shop 25th Annual Open House & Clinic

Date: 01/11/25

Location: Yucaipa, CA

The Shoein' Shop in Yucaipa, Calif., will host its 25th annual open house and clinic on Jan. 11, 2025.

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Kawell USA

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SmartPak

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