American Farriers Journal

14/02/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘁? Some farriers prefer starting with the left front, moving on to the left hind and making their way around the horse. Others address the front feet first before the hinds.

Routines are part and parcel of daily hoof-care work. Some farriers prefer starting with the left front, moving on to the left hind and making their way around the horse. Often, they find that it’s more efficient to follow this pattern. Others address the front feet first before the hinds.

13/02/2025

As this winter nears its end, many people are looking forward to the riddance of the year’s heavy snow accumulation. But for horse owners, the arrival of fresh spring grass means increased measures of precaution as their horses roam the outdoors.

As this winter nears its conclusion, the arrival of fresh spring grass means increased measures of precaution for horse owners as their equines roam the outdoors.

13/02/2025

We all have 24 hours to accomplish what we want to on a given day. Each of us has priorities that are important to us — family, friends, hobbies, work and whatnot. We can achieve this by setting boundaries.

Farriers are self-employed small business owners. Each one of us wants to work hard and earn lots of money. That’s possible, and with a little thought, we can make just as much money with the same amount of effort or less.

13/02/2025

In a recent video by Lamar, Mo., farrier Cody Gregory, he shares how he trims an overdue foundered pony.

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Cody Gregory FWCF (Hons.) shows you his efficient method of trimming an overdue foundered pony.

13/02/2025

The ability to hand forge specialty shoes or fine-tune keg shoes can greatly enhance your ability to increase your shoeing incomes. Here are some of the best forging tips that American Farrier Journal editors have gathered.

Some of the most important work a farrier does takes place at least a few feet from the horse that’s being shod. Skills at the anvil can set a farrier apart from run-of-the-mill shoers. The ability to hand forge specialty shoes or fine-tune keg shoes can greatly enhance your ability to increase yo...

13/02/2025

The American Farrier’s Association (AFA) debuted the Certified Race Plater (CRP) exam at a recent Texas Professional Farriers Association (TPFA) certification.

13/02/2025

Congratulations, John. A well-deserved honor for all you do for the industry.

We have the Bill Miller Award, the only award we have at the WCB. If you haven't read what's on it I'll give you the readers digest version. Walk the walk, talk the talk, be a good steward of the trade, and help others. There are a bunch of good people on that plaque that signifies how great our industry is. This years recipient is Mr. John Harshbarger of Amarillo, Texas. who has always been all in on this great trade of ours!

12/02/2025

Customer service is a priority for Ken and Maxine Floyd of Olympia Farrier Supply. They explain some of the ways they meet their customer’s needs. Olympia Farrier Supply is the inaugural American Farriers Journal .

Watch more videos about best business practices: https://www.americanfarriers.com/topics/76

12/02/2025

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation levying 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, and farrier manufacturers are uncertain how the 25% levies will affect the industry.

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

12/02/2025

Check out the latest from Glue-U Adhesives, featured in the March 2025 issue of American Farriers Journal:

12/02/2025

Russell Guire of Centaur Biomechanics shares a recently co-authored paper on defining laterality in horses.

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12/02/2025

Each week our editors bring you data collected in our 2024 American Farriers Journal Business Practices Survey. Check out our latest update and check back weekly for the next set of information.

Each week our editors will bring you data we collected in our 2024 American Farriers Journal Business Practices Survey. Check back weekly for our latest update.

12/02/2025

Check out this video where Hall of Fame Farrier Grant Moon shows a quick way to check your toe bend against a manufactured front shoe of your preference.

Hall of Fame Farrier Grant Moon shows a quick way to check your toe bend against a manufactured front shoe of your preference.

11/02/2025

We’re celebrating 50 years of American Farriers Journal with a special 10-question quiz on AFJ history! Complete the quiz and you’ll receive a digital copy of the very first AFJ issue from 1975. PLUS, you'll be entered for a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card! 🏆

Think you know AFJ? Take the quiz now! ⬇️
https://www.americanfarriers.com/50th-quiz

11/02/2025

When dealing with suspected laminitis cases, equine veterinarian Andrea Floyd suggests that farriers develop specific protocol to follow each time you look at a horse.

11/02/2025

Check out the latest from GE Forge & Tool Inc, featured in the March 2025 issue of American Farriers Journal:

11/02/2025

Watch Brock, Texas, farrier Lee Olsen apply a side winder shoe. Share your thoughts on it in the comments.

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