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New Farrier Organization Devoted to Continuing Education

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 16, 2024 | Posted in Education

In 2022, a small group of internationally recognized farriers conversed about the need for an organization that focuses on providing continuing education opportunities for the farrier industry.

Rising Shoeing Star Shares Insights to Success as a Young Farrier

Good business practices are equally as important as good shoeing skills

By Albert Dickenson posted on August 1, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Every year, American Farriers Journal recognizes three Rising Shoeing Stars for their work in the industry and aspirations as future hoof-care leaders.

A Humble, Open Attitude Benefits Young Farriers

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on July 24, 2018

Good farriers are always learning and always open to new ideas or better ways to do things. Chuck Jones started shoeing horses in 1997 and has been striving ever since to learn as much as he can, in as many different ways as he can.

Build Upon The Foundation Laid By Farrier School

By Jeff Cota posted on July 24, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Congratulations on taking the first step toward establishing your equine hoof-care business. Farrier school is a great start, but your education doesn’t stop with your name on a diploma.

More On What I Wished I’d Learned At Farrier School…

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 25, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Equipment

My “Frankly Speaking” column in the July/August 2018 issue of American Farriers Journal featured the results of a survey dealing with what farriers wished they had been able to learn more about while attending farrier school. The article summarizes the educational ideas they felt would have better prepared them for careers as farriers.

Frankly Speaking: What I Wish They’d Taught In Farrier School

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 25, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Equipment

A few weeks back, we emailed a single question survey to a number of veteran farriers. We asked them to look back at their farrier school experiences and identify the one thing they wished they’d learned that would have helped their careers and would help new students get started on the right foot.

What I Wish They’d Taught in Farrier School

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 22, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Equipment

News & Notes

AAPF Clinicians Offer Up Essential Hoof Care Knowledge At Life Data Labs

By Jeff Cota posted on September 21, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

A baker’s dozen of clinicians imparted a wealth of knowledge and information to attendees at the American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) Hoofcare Essentials Clinic on Saturday at Life Data Labs in Cherokee, Ala.

From the Desk of AFJ

Three Farriers, Three Ways to Succeed

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 14, 2012 | Posted in Education

Time spent with farriers shows there are several approaches to get ahead.

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

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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Life Data Labs Inc

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 USA

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.

SmartPak

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.