Do you remember a time you overcame fear in your career? Maybe it was taking the leap to enter the profession and invest your resources into becoming a farrier.
A few years ago, Ed Reardon hung up his apron and headed into retirement. This was his reward after decades of hard work and prudent financial planning.
In my career, the way horses have been worked has changed significantly. One trainer I worked for would only work a horse in a circle if it had a bitting rig on (to keep them more straight), or lines and only at a walk or very slow trot.
Six individuals were honored for outstanding careers in hoof during the Halls of Fame induction ceremonies at the 20th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ticks might feel like a modern annoyance — especially given that Lyme disease was only recognized about 40 years ago — but these parasites have existed since prehistoric times.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a report in April 2000 on the frequency and effect of equine lameness. The data for the report was collated over a 2-year (1997-1999) period, monitored and in collaboration with more than 28 states.
For nearly 10 years at the International Hoof-Care Summit, VICTORY has sponsored a challenge with the Summit Mail-In Forging Exercise. For the 2023 Summit, judge Craig Trnka selected a diamond-toe, reverse wedge hind shoe.
hree young farriers who have made exceptional professional progress within 3 years of graduating from farrier school were honored at the 20th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
In the introduction to Shoeing the Modern Horse: The Horse Owner’s Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care, Steve Kraus states, “The idea here is not to teach a horse owner how to shoe or trim.
The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Do you remember a time you overcame fear in your career? Maybe it was taking the leap to enter the profession and invest your resources into becoming a farrier.
A few years ago, Ed Reardon hung up his apron and headed into retirement. This was his reward after decades of hard work and prudent financial planning.
In my career, the way horses have been worked has changed significantly. One trainer I worked for would only work a horse in a circle if it had a bitting rig on (to keep them more straight), or lines and only at a walk or very slow trot.
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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.
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