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.
Lameness has become somewhat of a catch-all term for a broad spectrum of abnormalities in a horse’s movement caused by pain or reduced motion. Though often thought of as a problem of the feet or legs, the roots of many lamenesses are now being discovered to originate elsewhere.
Mention horseshoeing in the Miami, Okla., area and one name comes up, Rocky LaFalier. The Bartlett, Kan., farrier has been shoeing and trimming horses hooves since he took a class at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M more than 35 years ago.
Mitch Taylor, certified journeyman farrier and director of education at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School, shares his extensive knowledge in a Q&A on hoof abscesses that might be helpful for your clients’ continued hoof-care education.
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.
The Western Canadian Farriers Association will hold its fall conference and competition Nov. 1-3, 2024, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The keynote speakers are David Varini, AWCF, and Randy Luikart, CJF.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.