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January/February 2022

Volume: 48

Edition: 1

American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.

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Table Of Contents

Frankly Speaking

Will Supply Costs Increases Affect Farrier Rates?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 24, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices

This past November, I attended the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) Convention in Arlington, Texas. With few options of large-scale farrier gatherings over the past several months, it was great to get back together with hundreds of farriers.

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Shop Talk: January/February 2022

December 24, 2021 | Posted in Education, Forging

The World Championship Blacksmiths wrapped up its 15th season by crowning a familiar name as its national champion in early December in Fort Worth, Texas.

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What's This? 144-Year-Old Shoe

Finding Buried Treasure

December 25, 2021 | Posted in Equipment

Tony Gathof, a construction inspector for the Louisville, Ky., Water Co., was watching for foundry marks on the 36-inch cast-iron pipe when a horseshoe was unearthed.
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Shoeing for a Living

Building a Practice for Changing Times

Tennessee farrier Billy Lampley has adjusted his practice, while remaining committed to “keeping things simple”

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 25, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Shoeing

Tennessee farrier Billy Lampley has adjusted his practice, while remaining committed to “keeping things simple.”
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Referring Specialists Aids the Entire Hoof-Care Team

Consigning temporary work elevates the profession while saving time and money

By Jeff Cota and Doug Anderson posted on December 26, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices

Referring clients to a specialist is a common and valuable practice that’s proven extremely advantageous for patient outcomes. It is also proven valuable for professional development and advancement.
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Good Horseshoeing Seen from the Shoulders of the Giants

Every aspect of farrier knowledge has been developed through the work of horseshoers who came before

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 26, 2021 | Posted in Education, Equipment

Every aspect of farrier knowledge has been developed through the work of horseshoers who came before.
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Toe Angulation and Extensions Can Relieve Suspensory and Flexor Tendon Injuries

Case studies demonstrate orthopedic treatments do not exclude each other and can be combined

By Jenny Hagen posted on December 27, 2021 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Case studies demonstrate orthopedic treatments do not exclude each other and can be combined.
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What are Your Options for Creating a Collateral Horseshoe?

Experience and budget won’t be obstacles while protecting this ligament injury

By Laura Gillespie and Mike Hayward posted on December 27, 2021 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Experience and budget won’t be obstacles while protecting this ligament injury.
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The Godfather of Thin Soles

A late 18th-century British experiment supported the practice of aggressively paring the sole

By Bob Smith posted on December 28, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Trimming

Arguably, no other instrument used by farriers has created such controversy as the hoof knife. Improper use of hoof knives have been the cause of lameness for more than 200 years — and still does today.
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The Test

Decades later, the appreciation of this early shoeing challenge remains with the farrier

By David Hazlett CJF posted on December 28, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing

Decades later, the appreciation of this early shoeing challenge remains with the farrier.
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How the Horse Exchanges Energy in its Hind Limb

Making the connections between the spine, stifle and hooves

By Deb Bennett posted on December 29, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses

At the most fundamental level, reciprocation means energy exchange between linked parts of a biomechanical system.
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Badass Rigs & Trailers

Business Discussion Drives Farrier to Vans

Wisconsin farrier Stefan Sebastiani credits lower vehicle cost and fuel efficiency as main reasons he switched to vans

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 29, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Wisconsin farrier Stefan Sebastiani credits lower vehicle cost and fuel efficiency as main reasons he switched to vans.
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2022 Mail-In Deadline Coming Up

Assess and improve your forging skills in the 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit Mail-In by making this gaited horseshoe

November 28, 2021 | Posted in Forging

Assess and improve your forging skills in the 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit Mail-In by making this gaited horseshoe.
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Research Journal: January/February 2022

The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.

By Albert Kane posted on December 30, 2021 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

Inflammatory, Non-inflammatory and Vascular Laminitis
Sepsis and Systemic Inflammatory Response Laminitis
Endocrinopathic Laminitis
Supporting Limb Laminitis

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Featured Articles

Featured Articles

Frankly Speaking

Will Supply Costs Increases Affect Farrier Rates?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 24, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices

This past November, I attended the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) Convention in Arlington, Texas. With few options of large-scale farrier gatherings over the past several months, it was great to get back together with hundreds of farriers.

Read More

Shoeing for a Living

Building a Practice for Changing Times

Tennessee farrier Billy Lampley has adjusted his practice, while remaining committed to “keeping things simple”

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 25, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Shoeing

Tennessee farrier Billy Lampley has adjusted his practice, while remaining committed to “keeping things simple.”
Read More

Referring Specialists Aids the Entire Hoof-Care Team

Consigning temporary work elevates the profession while saving time and money

By Jeff Cota and Doug Anderson posted on December 26, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices

Referring clients to a specialist is a common and valuable practice that’s proven extremely advantageous for patient outcomes. It is also proven valuable for professional development and advancement.
Read More
Digital Edition

Digital Edition

For Digital Subscribers: Login To Your Digital Flipbook Of The January/February 2022 Issue

December 30, 2021

Now view magazine-like digital flipbooks on your desktop and tablet. Starting in 2015 issues, included for FREE with your Digital or Premium subscription, view the magazine on your laptop, tablet, and mobile device. You need to be logged in to view.
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Online Extras
Online Extras
Online Extras: January/February 2022

December 30, 2021

“Shoeing to Support Fetlock Joints Affected by Tendon and Ligament Injuries,”

“How Horseshoe Modifications Change Pressure Distribution at the Hoof’s Weight-Bearing Surface,”

“Tendons and Suspensory Ligament Provide the Horse Power and Stability,”

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