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50 Years of American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is celebrating its 50th anniversary of serving the hoof-care industry. Professionals from around the world share their insights into the important milestones, innovations and the role AFJ has played over the last half century.
ARTICLES
50 Years of Farriery Progress
Rising Shoeing Stars Turned Shoeing Stars
Check in with Diego Almeida, Gary Gullo Jr., Joe Nygren, and Sam Zalesky, to see where they are now
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50 Years of Farriery Progress
50 Hoof-Care Influencers of the Last 50 Years
Meet the people who have had profound impacts on the horseshoeing world since the dawn of American Farriers Journal in 1975.
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Farriery in the Future
Tomorrow is bright, but horseshoers must prepare for stormy weather
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50 Years of Farriery Progress
Hoof Care’s Never-Ending Journey
Farriers never stop learning, inspiring this writer to at least try to keep up
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50 Years of Farriery Progress
The Evolution of Horseshoes & Tools in 1 Farrier’s Career
Hoof-care professionals propel the industry forward with innovation
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50 Years of Farriery Progress
Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning
Offering “outside the box” thinking has earned the International Hoof-Care Summit a solid reputation as the best footcare learning experience in the world
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American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Special Report For Equine Veterinarians
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Videos
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.
Events
Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic
Date: 01/02/25
Location: Lansing, MI
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