After successfully implementing its new credentialing program in 2016, more changes are on tap for the American and International Associations of Professional Farriers in the coming year.
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.
David Nicholls wants to avoid the problems caused by nailing shoes to rotting hooves. “The enemy is water,” says Nicholls, a farrier in rainy West Suffolk, England, “where you should wear waterproof clothing every day.”
The general cause of underrun heels is a distortion of the hoof capsule due to a shifting of the breakover too far forward, allowing for excess loading and crushing of the heels.
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.