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American Farriers Journal

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May/June 2022

Volume: 48
Edition: 4

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

  • Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents

    Frankly Speaking

    Time to Recognize the Farrier Industry

    By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 28, 2022 | Posted in Education
    Winter hung around longer for those of us in colder climates — and for many in some areas that typically don’t see springtime snow. With this issue of American Farriers Journal falling over late spring and early summer, many farriers likely are seeing an increase in work as hoof-care needs adjust.
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    Shoeing for a Living

    A Shoeing Day with Mike Wharton

    A day of shoeing top dressage horses in Wellington gives clues on sustaining success as a farrier
    By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 28, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment, Shoeing
    What draws farriers to their calling? For many, simply the love of horses. There also is the draw of a career that lets you determine your path — something many professions forbid. And after acquiring enough knowledge and ability, the satisfaction that comes from having helped a horse improve.
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    Therapeutic Shoeing

    Stabilizing the Hoof Wall After Resection

    Hoof casts promote healing, but be aware of side effects
    By Jenny Hagen posted on April 29, 2022 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
    Several disorders affecting the hooves can be an indication for a partial hoof wall resection. However, high risks and harmful side effects are associated with a loss of supporting hoof wall, so the hoof must be stabilized and protected to promote successful healing.
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    Farrier Observation

    How are Horses and Airplanes Similar?

    How learning physics can improve your farrier business
    By Randy S Luikart posted on April 30, 2022 | Posted in Anatomy, Education
    If you have attended any of my presentations, you know full well that I incorporate mathematics, trigonometry and physics into the explanations. My goal is to deliver a clearer and less disputable understanding.
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    Therapeutic Shoeing

    How to Achieve the Benefits of the Bank Robber Horseshoe

    Options for enhancing breakover while limiting heels from sinking
    By Laura Gillespie and Mike Hayward posted on May 1, 2022 | Posted in Clients, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
    It’s been said that some bank robbers in the old American West nailed horseshoes on backward in hopes of deceiving the law during their getaway. It’s unclear whether the strategy worked, but the bank robber shoe can provide a benefit to the horse in some therapeutic situations.
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    Therapeutic Shoeing

    Tips for Repairing Tough Hoof Cracks

    Get your equine athlete back into competition quickly with the McKinlay Patch
    By Jeff Cota posted on May 1, 2022 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
    Every second counts in racing, even when the horse isn’t on the track. Vero Beach, Fla., farrier Tom Curl and Pleasant Grove, Calif., farrier Leah Clarke know this well after repairing quarter cracks on top racehorses and show horses across the country.
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    Badass Rigs & Trailers

    Cost-Effective DIY Farrier Trailer

    This low weight farrier trailer was built from a Cargo Express XL Series trailer with minimal investment
    By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 2, 2022 | Posted in Equipment
    Miguel Vasquez doesn’t pretend to be a professional fabricator. Although it isn’t his career, the Grand Rapids, Mich., farrier enjoys learning the skill set through taking on tough projects. When it came time to launch his full-time shoeing business, he found a challenging fabrication project in building a new trailer.
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    The Way It Was

    First Day of Class

    Learning Curve in a Southern Oregon Shoeing School
    By David Hazlett CJF posted on May 3, 2022 | Posted in Education
    As I reached out to open the door of the nondescript building, it opened in my face. A man, the spitting image of Hoss Cartwright (think of the TV show Bonanza, for those under 50), down to the 10-gallon hat, fished about a half ounce of chaw from his lower lip, deposited it neatly on the winter-bare ground and said, “Come on in!”
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    Research Journal: May/June 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.
    May 3, 2022 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming
    • Heel Expansion and Glue-On Shoes
    • Application of the Ridden Horse Pain Scale
    • Hoof Trimming Effects Hoof Impact
    • CBD for Joints

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  • Featured Articles

    Featured Articles

    Frankly Speaking

    Time to Recognize the Farrier Industry

    By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 28, 2022 | Posted in Education
    Winter hung around longer for those of us in colder climates — and for many in some areas that typically don’t see springtime snow. With this issue of American Farriers Journal falling over late spring and early summer, many farriers likely are seeing an increase in work as hoof-care needs adjust.
    Read More
    Mike-Wharton.jpg
    Shoeing for a Living

    A Shoeing Day with Mike Wharton

    A day of shoeing top dressage horses in Wellington gives clues on sustaining success as a farrier
    By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 28, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment, Shoeing
    What draws farriers to their calling? For many, simply the love of horses. There also is the draw of a career that lets you determine your path — something many professions forbid. And after acquiring enough knowledge and ability, the satisfaction that comes from having helped a horse improve.
    Read More
  • Digital Edition

    Digital Edition

  • Online Extras

    Online Extras

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    Online Extras: May/June 2022

    May 4, 2022
    • Mechanics of Hoof Support
    • The Benefits of Sidebone Shoes
    • Mediolateral Balance
    • Scabs and Quarter Cracks
    • Gain more insight from Laura Gillespie and Mike Hayward
    • Gain more insight on International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Tom Curl’s method for patching quarter cracks

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American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

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