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Disease

Putting a Stop to Equine Thrush

Winning the battle against this hoof ailment requires a multi-faceted approach

By Jessica Lash posted on December 19, 2023 | Posted in Diseases

Thrush is a common problem in equine hoof care. The result of less-than-ideal environmental conditions coupled with poor hoof hygiene, thrush can range in severity from causing mild discomfort during hoof picking to outright lameness.

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2022 Farriers Week: Farriers Spotlight

Welcome to the 10th annual Farriers Week Farriers Spotlight!

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 10, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

In honor of the 24th annual Farriers Week celebration (July 10-16, 2022), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.

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Better Forging Mechanics and Practices Alleviate Arm Pain

By Cody Bogard posted on July 10, 2020 | Posted in Forging, Safety & Healthcare

I hand make almost all of my shoes, but a 2011 wrist injury made it difficult for me to get through the day for a year or 2. After talking with some folks and getting some lessons, it became so much easier.

Biosecurity Protocols Limit Disruptions for Indiana Farrier During COVID-19 Pandemic

Effective client communication keeps Cody Bogard’s focus on providing solid hoof care

By Cody Bogard posted on July 1, 2020

Providing hoof care during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in central Indiana was minimally disruptive to my business — partly because downtime was limited, but also because my practice already had biosecurity measures in place.

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Protect Yourself and Your Clients from the Coronavirus

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on March 16, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Safety & Healthcare

In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, farriers are less likely to be exposed to the coronavirus in your day-to-day work than most workers. Yet, that doesn’t mean you won’t be exposed to it.

Marketing Helped Indiana Farrier Broaden Client-base

By Kristen Kubisiak posted on August 4, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

When Cicero, Ind., farrier Cody Bogard graduated from shoeing school a little over a decade ago, his mentors assured him that he didn’t need to worry about getting clients. He would have more work than he could handle in a couple of years if he did two things: show up on time and return phone calls.

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Putting a Stop to Equine Thrush

2022 Farriers Week: Farriers Spotlight

Better Forging Mechanics and Practices Alleviate Arm Pain

Biosecurity Protocols Limit Disruptions for Indiana Farrier During COVID-19 Pandemic

Protect Yourself and Your Clients from the Coronavirus

Marketing Helped Indiana Farrier Broaden Client-base

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