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Hoof-Care Product Roundup - April 2025

Check out the latest hoof-care products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

April 23, 2025 | Posted in Equipment

Check out the latest hoof-care products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

Shoeing for a Living

U.S. Government Awards California Farrier Patent for Magnetic Broom

By Jeff Cota posted on April 16, 2025 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing

Mike Hayward, APF-I, demonstrates his patented magnetic broom. The San Jose, Calif., farrier modified a shop broom with a roller magnet to retrieve stray nails after shoeing a horse.

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News & Notes

Historic Blacksmith & Farrier Tools Go to Auction

Oklahoma City hosts April bidding for “an unparalleled selection”

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on March 20, 2025 | Posted in Equipment

A collection of historic blacksmithing and farriery tools is heading for the auction block.

Hoof-Care Product Roundup - March 2025

Check out the latest hoof-care products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

March 19, 2025 | Posted in Equipment

Check out the latest hoof-care products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

How Tariffs Affect Farrier Supplies

Goods produced in China face a total of 45% in tariffs

By Jeff Cota posted on March 9, 2025 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment, Shoeing

The U.S. is restoring tariffs on steel and aluminum imports while “dramatically” increasing its oversight to prevent circumvention.

News & Notes

Investment Group Buys Victory Racing Plate Co.

GBT Group taps Erikk Peterson of Nordic Forge as its president

By Jeff Cota posted on March 4, 2025 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Equipment, Shoeing

GBT Group is the new owner of Baltimore, Md.-based Victory Racing Plate Co. and is changing its leadership and base of operations.

Poll: Steel & Aluminum Tariffs

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 27, 2025 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Let us know in this month’s poll how you predict tariffs on steel and aluminum will affect you and your business.

2025 Farrier Business Practices Survey Dependent on Readers Like You

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 19, 2025 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

The Business Practices Report assesses national and regional farrier trends to bring you insights that improve your business and footcare work. Take the survey by March 2, 2025.

Hoof-Care Product Roundup - February 2025

Check out the latest hoof-care products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

February 19, 2025 | Posted in Equipment

Check out the latest hoof-care products from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

News Release

Horseware Ireland & EquiFit Announce Merger

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 13, 2025 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Horseware Ireland

Horseware Ireland announced a recent strategic partnership with U.S.-based EquiFit, both retailers of cold therapy products, protective boots and leg wraps.

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Hyperinsulinemia, Laminitis, and PPID: Diagnosis and Management – Part 2

Date: 05/15/25

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Join Dr. David Rendle to learn about the link between obesity, insulin and laminitis, and discuss the diagnosis and management of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).

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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.

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From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.

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