American Farriers Journal

28/08/2026

ICYMI: Managing a club foot? Learn how to trim and shoe club feet regardless of how the horse got to this point.
🔗https://ow.ly/O0Q450ZENfw

Understanding the basics of functional anatomy is critical to improving outcomes

28/08/2026

🌳Watch for plants and trees that are poisonous to horses.
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With over 700 plants, shrubs and trees in the U.S. and Canada that can be toxic to horses, this can be a major concern for owners. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

27/08/2026

New Podcast: A conversation with Brent Chidsey about the evolution of farrier rigs and trailers. Listen to it here:
🔗https://ow.ly/WY4L50ZG5Wp
The American Farriers Journal Podcast is brought to you by Hoof MD.

27/08/2026

𝙃𝙊𝙍𝙎𝙀𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋 𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙎! 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘾𝙖𝙣’𝙩 𝘽𝙚 𝙖 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥

We sat down with Jeff Cota, editor of American Farriers Journal, and this was an important topic we touched on.

You can understand anatomy, biomechanics, forging and shoeing, but if you can’t read and handle the horse you are working on, you’re missing a critical part of being a farrier.

Knowing horses is just as important as knowing hooves.

If you haven’t watched the full 𝑬𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒆𝒔 & 𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕, head over to our YouTube channel and check it out.

And forgive the lighting…we recorded this one from a hotel room while attending the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization Conference in Colorado. The setting may not have been perfect, but the conversation was definitely worth having.

https://youtube.com/?si=d59cjw23vwcVP0h-

27/08/2026

🕰️Tell 'em You're Off the Clock: Observations on giving free farrier advice from Frank Lessiter.
🔗https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/15680-tell-em-youre-off-the-clock

26/08/2026

Discover the "best of the best" ideas with the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit Replay videos, brought to you by Forelock.

In this , farrier Roy Williams discusses digital cushion health, long-toe, low-heel conditions in horses and how Glue-U can help.

The digital cushion is elastic fat tissue that acts as a shock absorber and supports the heel and bones. Healthy cushions have organized collagen bundles and firm texture, while unhealthy ones are soft and disorganized.

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Farrier Roy Williams discusses digital cushion health, long-toe, low-heel conditions in horses and how Glue-U can help. The digital cushion is elastic fat tissue that acts as a shock absorber and supports the heel and bones.

26/08/2026

⭐Join the Discussion: Survey Reveals Farrier Pricing Across the Country
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Data from the Farrier Business Practices Survey can help set you up for success

26/08/2026

From our Survey:
*How much are you raising prices next year?
*How much are you charging to trim and set 4 keg shoes?

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

26/08/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day!

Today, we’re celebrating the newest member of the Farrier Dog of the Year family — congratulations to Bruin and farrier Kim Lacey AWCF, our 2027 Farrier Dog of the Year, presented by H**p for Horses and Hounds! 🏆🎉

Kim and Bruin will be recognized at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit in Covington, Ky., January 3-6. As this year’s winner, Kim will also receive complimentary registration to the Summit.

We’re so grateful to everyone who entered their farrier dog and took the time to vote. There were so many wonderful dogs in the running, and we loved getting to celebrate them all!

📅 The celebration doesn’t stop here — watch for information coming soon about the 2027 Farrier Dog of the Year digital calendar, featuring this year’s top 12 finalists.

Congratulations again to Bruin and Kim! 🐶❤️

25/08/2026

Do you recognize the underlying causes of lameness? Knowing them, and understanding therapy options helps support long-term soundness in your horses.
Read more here...
🔗https://ow.ly/3IZB50ZFeJc

Orthobiologic therapies use the horse’s own biological materials to support long-term joint health