March 2022

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A Passing Reminds to Thank Those Who Helped You Along the Way

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 4, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices

There have been significant changes to farriery over the past half-century. Advancements in products and technology have improved the farrier’s ability to work with horses and earn greater income. Among these innovations, freely sharing footcare knowledge ranks at the top.

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Briefings: March 2022

March 4, 2022

Quick Hammer Handle Tips

A Hand from Mike Rowe

Trends Affecting the Equine Industry

Fight Off Stagnation

Building A Horse Care Triangle

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What's This? Boiler-Plate Horseshoe

March 4, 2022 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Working horses played critical roles in everyday life before the motorized carriage drove them to pasture. Like a truck that breaks down today, a horse that couldn’t do its job was a liability. While businesses might go to the junkyard to find a part to get the truck back on the road, farriers forged applications that would help the horse so it could return to work.
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Reader Commentary: March 2022

March 5, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Shoeing

In the December 2021 American Farriers Journal, the description of how to make a Saddlebred shoe with a forge welded toe clip was interesting to see and read. There is always an alternative method to doing a task that may stray from the normally accepted procedure.

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How Modifications Affect Breakover

This study examines the effects of front shoe-surface modifications in the sport horse on the speed of breakover during the walk and trot on artificial and solid surfaces

By Steve Teichman posted on March 5, 2022 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing

In recent history, shoeing has had two primary requirements: protect the hoof capsule and alter the horse’s performance (Adams and Stashak, 2002). When it comes to enhancing performance and altering kinematics, toe-surface modifications are of key importance in the veterinary and farrier professions (Hüppler et al., 2016).

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Applying the Heart-Bar Horseshoe

Therapeutic shoe can be a helpful solution in certain hoof-care cases, but a detriment if incorrectly applied

By Wayne Preece posted on March 5, 2022 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

The heart-bar shoe is arguably one of the most used and recognized therapeutic shoes in modern farriery. The late Burney Chapman popularized the use of the heart bar. The Lubbock, Texas, farrier reintroduced the shoe to the farrier industry, most notably at the 1984 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention with fellow legend Dr. George Platt.

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Shoeing Performance Horses for Synthetic Surfaces

Strategies to keep equine athletes sound and comfortable during competition

By Jason Critton AWCF, CJF (TE) posted on March 6, 2022 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

The study of synthetic footing remains the frontier of the sport horse industry. In my opinion, synthetic footing is the sporthorse farrier’s greatest challenge. There is little scientific data available to guide farriers. Mostly, we have our own experiences and those of our colleagues to what works and doesn’t work for horses that are performing on synthetic surfaces.

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In Memoriam

Remembering Henry Heymering

American Farriers Journal founder filled industry’s information void

March 6, 2022 | Posted in Education

International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Henry Heymering, of Frederick, Md., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. He was 71.

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In Memoriam

Remembering Frank Gravlee

Equine veterinarian pioneered equine nutrition research

March 6, 2022 | Posted in Education

International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame member Frank Gravlee, passed away Jan. 23, 2022. He was 90.

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How to Identify and Rehabilitate Compromised Horses’ Feet

Resolution of therapeutic cases can be difficult due to unique variables

By Stuart Muir posted on March 7, 2022 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

As equine hoof care providers, we are often tasked with the challenge of interpreting the hoof’s response to neglectful husbandry or the horse’s adaption to load-bearing or pain.
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5 Gain Entry to Horseshoeing and Equine Veterinarian Halls of Fame

Four farriers and one vet recognized for career hoof-care contributions

March 7, 2022 | Posted in Education

Five individuals were honored for outstanding careers in hoof care during the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies at the 19th annual International Hoof-Care Summit.

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How to Prevent and Treat Thrush in Horse Hooves

Foot trimming basics can reduce the risk of anaerobic bacterial infections

By Katie Navarra posted on March 7, 2022 | Posted in Clients, Diseases, Trimming

Proportionally speaking, the frog is close to one of the smallest structures in the equine body. Yet, despite its size, it plays a central role in maintaining healthy, sound horses. A healthy frog shares in the load-bearing function of the hoof and absorbs concussion each time the hoof contacts the ground.
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In the Farrier Shop: Steve Stanley and the Red Mile

Take a tour of a farrier shop and see the improvements Steve Stanley has made.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 8, 2022 | Posted in Equipment

As a summer downpour thumps the metal roof of his farrier shop, Steve Stanley notes how the layout blends tradition and modernity. The tradition is easy to see — his shop is at the historic Red Mile. The Standardbred track opened in Lexington, Ky., in 1875. Over the decades, the track has seen its share of legendary horses, drivers and trainers.
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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.

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Shoeing Jousting Horses

Jousting horses require athletic ability and for a farrier to provide ample traction

By Vern Powell posted on March 8, 2022 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

As farriers, we work with a variety of horses and clients. Since the summer of 2016, I’ve worked with a rare set of clients: jousters who travel and compete at Renaissance fairs. Although this is a very small niche of the equine industry, in a way it is still everyday work because of how I apply the basics.

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The Way It Was

Vision Comes Through Experience

Watching a Thoroughbred trot gave a young shoer a lesson about age and wisdom.

By David Hazlett CJF posted on March 9, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices

In the farrier world, there is an impressive list of legends. But there are the shoers who work quietly for decades, often somewhere in the backcountry — certainly far out of the spotlight. Those farriers still manage to acquire a sterling reputation for their ability to successfully tackle any number of challenges.
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Shop Talk: March 2022

March 9, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses

Tax Reporting Rules Change for Third-Party Payment Networks

Senegal Graduates First Farriery Class

USDA Gearing Up for New Horse Protection Rule

International Hoof-Care Summit Announces Winners

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Winner of the 2022 Mail-In Forging Exercise

Jacob Butler wins the contest judged by Craig Trnka as the 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit

March 9, 2022 | Posted in Forging

Jacob Butler doesn’t currently shoe any gaited horses — there aren’t any in his area of Nebraska.
However, he did shoe Saddlebreds and Morgans while living in Colorado. The 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit Mail-in Forging Exercise gave Butler an opportunity to revisit his shoeing roots.

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Research Journal: March 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 March 10, 2022

Changing Approach to Laminitis
Agreement of Lameness Evaluations
Reliability of an Instrumented Horseshoe for Gait Analysis
Mineral Levels in Foal Hooves

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Featured Articles

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How Modifications Affect Breakover

This study examines the effects of front shoe-surface modifications in the sport horse on the speed of breakover during the walk and trot on artificial and solid surfaces

By Steve Teichman posted on March 5, 2022 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing

In recent history, shoeing has had two primary requirements: protect the hoof capsule and alter the horse’s performance (Adams and Stashak, 2002). When it comes to enhancing performance and altering kinematics, toe-surface modifications are of key importance in the veterinary and farrier professions (Hüppler et al., 2016).

Read More

Shoeing Performance Horses for Synthetic Surfaces

Strategies to keep equine athletes sound and comfortable during competition

By Jason Critton AWCF, CJF (TE) posted on March 6, 2022 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

The study of synthetic footing remains the frontier of the sport horse industry. In my opinion, synthetic footing is the sporthorse farrier’s greatest challenge. There is little scientific data available to guide farriers. Mostly, we have our own experiences and those of our colleagues to what works and doesn’t work for horses that are performing on synthetic surfaces.

Read More

How to Prevent and Treat Thrush in Horse Hooves

Foot trimming basics can reduce the risk of anaerobic bacterial infections

By Katie Navarra posted on March 7, 2022 | Posted in Clients, Diseases, Trimming

Proportionally speaking, the frog is close to one of the smallest structures in the equine body. Yet, despite its size, it plays a central role in maintaining healthy, sound horses. A healthy frog shares in the load-bearing function of the hoof and absorbs concussion each time the hoof contacts the ground.
Read More
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March 11, 2022

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Online Extras: March 2022

March 10, 2022

Sure Footing
References for Stephen Teichman's Research
Gain more insight on heart-bar horseshoes
Gain more insight from Stuart Muir
Identify and Treat Thrush
Steve Stanley's Shop

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