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Arizona Farrier Empowers Native American Youth Through Hoof Care

Indigenous nonprofit offers farrier courses on reservations across the country

By American Farriers Journal Staff and Cronkite News posted on May 9, 2024 | Posted in Shoeing

Source: Cronkite News

George Goode, an 83-year-old member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, founded the Native American Horse Education Foundation to teach Indigenous youth how to care for and shoe their horses, giving young farriers the tools to start their own businesses.

How Much Of What We ‘Know’ About Hoof Anatomy Is Based On Bad Feet?

Michigan State researcher suspects the answer is "too much"

By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Anatomy

Dr. Robert Bowker at the 2012 International Hoof-Care Summit. The researcher from Michigan State University, a member of the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame, offered his ideas on some of the characteristic of good vs. bad horses' feet.

Biomechanics and Hoof Care

Researchers are gathering data that will help dictate what farriers, trainers and veterinarians will do in the future

By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2010 | Posted in Anatomy, Education

The first time Jeff Thomason attached strain gauges to a horse's hoof was also the first step on what turned out to be a pretty ambitious quest.

Book Notes

Therapeutic Shoeing Given the Spotlight

A Manual for Veterinarians and Farriers

By Yehuda Avisar posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

The author, Yehuda Avisar, states at the outset that this book is written for veterinarians, farriers and students of both professions who are interested in the therapeutic aspects of farriery. “Its aim is to increase the collaboration between the two professions by providing information common to both fields,” he writes.

A Tip Of The Cap to You

Ninth Annual Farriers Week Offers Recogntion For The Hardest Working People In The Hoof-Care Industry

By Mike Podoll posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Education

July is your money month. While many people are enjoying the summer heat and using it as a time of recreation, this is the time of year when you really start working extra hours and earning more money.

Online With the Farriers’ Forum

Turn ’Em In, Teach ’Em Or Ignore ’Em?

March 1, 2006 | Posted in Education

I recently attended a clinic (all names will be withheld due to professional courtesy) that was presented by a horseshoeing school instructor.

Shoeing for a Living

Teamwork Rules the Day

Veteran Las Vegas farrier combines teamwork, continuing education, helping others and quality shoeing work to run a successful shoeing business

By Mike Podoll posted on September 1, 2005 | Posted in Education, Forging

Several common themes become crystal clear when you spend some time with Mike Dawson.

Favorites Old And New To Highlight AFA Convention

The annual assembly, being held Feb. 25 to 28 in Rochester, N.Y., will feature many events returning by popular demand, as well as first-time attractions that are sure to please farriers from across the country.

By Bob Plant posted on September 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices

A NEW AND DIFFERENT class of competitors — The Jack Benny Class — will highlight the American Farrier’s Association’s 2004 convention.

Vet's Corner

Degenerative Joint Disease Within The Coffin Joint

You’re battling not one, but several potential disorders when you shoe horses suffering from this malady

By Ronald J. Riegel and Susan E. Hakola posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Education, Diseases

Degenerative joint disease is actually several progressive disorders that result in a deterioration of some of the anatomical structures within the coffin joint.

AFA Convention Much More Than A Social Gathering

Speakers offer a broad range of valuable information for horseshoers

By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Education

The American Farrier's Association's (AFA) annual convention has always offered farriers a chance to meet new friends and renew acquaintances with old ones.

Videos

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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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