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Copper-Alloy Horseshoes Offer Nonstop Bacterial Protection

Application reduces ground reaction forces, research finds

By Jeff Cota posted on April 6, 2022 | Posted in Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Bacterial and fungal infections are among the most prevalent hoof-care issues that farriers face. They also can prove frustrating to get under control, particularly when clients fail to follow through with treatment between farrier visits. There is an option that can help — copper.

Farriers Honored as Future Equine Footcare Leaders

Trio recognized for making remarkable progress in the first 3 years after horseshoeing school

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on March 8, 2022 | Posted in Education

A trio of young farriers who have made exceptional professional progress within 3 years of graduating from farrier school was honored at the 19th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Therapeutic Uses for Copper Alloy Shoes

Farrier displays benefits of application with bacteria-killing properties

By Jeff Cota posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Therapeutic Shoeing

Copper-alloy horseshoes certainly make an impression when applied on a horse. Yet, they are much more than a pretty shoe, says Webster, N.Y., farrier Esco Buff. In its purest form, copper simply is not suited for use as a horseshoe.

Shoeing For A Living

For the Love of Shoeing and Teaching

Ritner Goff emphasizes hard work and continuing education in his North Carolina multi-farrier practice

By Jeff Cota posted on May 9, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

Just 4 months ago, Ritner Goff was ready to hang up his apron and call it a career after 30 years of shoeing horses.

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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.

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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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Life Data Labs Inc

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 USA

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.

SmartPak

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.

Items Tagged with 'John Crothers'

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Copper-Alloy Horseshoes Offer Nonstop Bacterial Protection

Farriers Honored as Future Equine Footcare Leaders

Therapeutic Uses for Copper Alloy Shoes

For the Love of Shoeing and Teaching

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