Items Tagged with 'reining horse'

ARTICLES

From the AFJ Archives: May/June 2018

September/October 1996

By Phil Fisher posted on May 12, 2018 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Shoeing

1996 Article Overview Phil Fisher of Hastings, Neb., approached this article with a straightforward purpose: inform readers about how to shoe reining horses. At the time Fisher wrote this article, he was shoeing a few successful top reiners. This motivated him to share his own methods to farriers who might not be as familiar with reiners.

More On The Back End

By Red Renchin posted on January 8, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy

Reiners present special challenges for shoers

Farrier Tips: Evaluate Before Selecting A Sliding Plate

April 26, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

There are several steps Texas farrier Chad Chance goes through when evaluating a horse prior to sliding plate selection.

From the Desk of AFJ

It's a Simple Job Except When It's Not

Some thoughts on the K.I.S.S. method of farriery

By Pat Tearney posted on February 8, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing

I've heard a lot of farriers champion the so-called K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid) method for horseshoeing. But I've heard some of the same farriers then describe their "simple" system. It includes assessing the horse's conformation, age, work, environment, hoof-horn quality, hoof-wall thickness, sole type, frog health, past history, any current or recent lamnesses or problems, trainer requirements and rider needs and style.

Shoeing for a Living

Shoeing Along the Colorado Front Range

Farrier J.D. Downs is becoming known for his work with reining horses, in part because he never hesitates to seek advice from his mentors

By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing

J.D. Downs shapes a shoe at a ranch along the Colorado Front Range. The farrier from Frederick, Colo., north of Denver, says shoeing in the high, dry climate means dealing with hard, dry feet.

Shoeing For A Living

[Video] Advice On Shoeing Working Cow Horses

November 6, 2012 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

Farrier Donnie Karr (Loomis, Calif.) gives some tips on shoeing working cow horses while explaining the difference between a reining horse and a cutting horse.

Product Knowledge

Slick Tips for Sliding Plates

Texas farrier offers advice on how to help reining horses earn those all-important extra fractions of a point

By Chad Chance posted on April 1, 2012 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Choosing the right sliding plate to be used on a reining horse isn't easy. Farriers must take conformation, performance, footing and other factors into consideration when shoeing these equine athletes. Because events are frequently won by fractions of a point, proper shoeing is vital.

Chance, Vettec Highlight Anvil Brand Clinic

By Michael LoCicero posted on May 17, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

Chad Chance shod a reining horse at Anvil Brand Shoe Co.'s summer clinic Friday in Lexington, Ill.

Shoeing the Western Performance Horse

Farriers need to be as versatile to help these hard-working equine athletes meet many demands

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Shoeing

Horses that compete in cutting, reining, barrel racing roping and other Western performance competitions must be able to perform at peak ability.

Shoeing for a Living

Farriery Farm Aid

Nebraska's Gregg Kremer started shoeing to try and save the family homestead

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

A few years back, Gregg Kremer was right in the middle of an unfortunate continuing economic story — and he wasn't enjoying it much.

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EVENTS

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Shoeing the Reining and Cow Horse

5/18/19 8:00 am CDT

Well Shod

305 N Arthur St

Amarillo, TX

United States

Contact: Well Shod

Well Shod is hosting a shoeing the reining and cow horse clinic in Amarillo. Read More

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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