Renowned farrier and member of the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame Dick Harris passed away Oct. 25, 2018, at the age of 90. He helped found the Iowa Professional Farriers Association (IPFA), where he served as president and vice president and on the board of directors.
The Worshipful Company of Farriers has been holding the AWCF exam in the U.S. since 2009. Both the WCF and the AWCF exam hold many opportunities and challenges for farriers.
In early July, the last of 35 yearly World Championship Blacksmiths' Competitions was held during the Calgary Stampede. Dating back to 1980, the 4-day forging contest has always attracted top farriers from around the world.
Mail in these two shoes and win a share of anywhere from $30,316 (with 50 entrants) to $50,466 (with 100 entrants) of valuable products donated by suppliers for this forging exercise
It's not a shoemaking contest or a traditional shoeing competition for elite shoers. Instead, we’re repeating a super educational opportunity that will allow you to see how your forging skills measure up against other farriers from around the world.
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.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.