Most hoof-care professionals see the need to give back to an industry that has treated them well during their careers. But at the same time, some farriers have shared with us how difficult it can be to pick and choose where they want to volunteer their services.
Rick Martinez of Cumming, Ga., was presented with the Summit Achievement Award at the 9th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Feb. 2, 2012.
When Doug Stanley accepted the 2011 Summit Achievement Award at last winter’s 8th annual International Hoof-Care Summit, he challenged farriers and equine veterinarians in the audience to do more in volunteering their talents to the equine community.
In 2008, American Farriers Journal and the Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center established the Summit Achievement Award to honor equine footcare professionals who have shown dedication to volunteer work, donating their time and talents to the equine community.
A number of International Hoof-Care Summit attendees were honored with special awards and prizes during the seventh annual early February event in Cincinnati.
Do you know a farrier or equine veterinarian who volunteers his or her time and effort to perform much-needed hoof-care work for an equine group or individuals without charge? Or maybe it’s someone who provides free footcare clinics or works closely with local Pony Club members or 4-H Club youngsters.
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.
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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.
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.