American Farriers Journal Issue Survey: July/August 2017

The Complexity Of Paying Your Farrier Help
By Jeremy McGovern

Trimming Significantly Changes Hoof Morphology
Study concludes the mustang roll trim is detrimental to the equine foot.
By Jeff Cota

Putting Service in Customer Service
East Texas farrier thrives by embracing marketing and good business practices.
By Jeff Cota

A World Cup Education
Jason Critton's farrier team embraces the chance to learn from some of the best at the FEI jumping and dressage finals.
By Jeff Cota

Getting Reiners Through A Critical Year
Texas shoer suggests slider modifications to keep equine athletes going.
By Jeff Cota

Contracted Heels Usually Mask Underlying Problems
Understanding the cause can lead to solutions for the horse.
By Ron Perszewski

Give Your Hammer A Face-Lift
If your rounding hammer has lost its crown, refinishing it will improve your forging work.
By Mikel Dawson

Moving Beyond The Pain And Swelling Of Equine Inflammation
Deeper knowledge of the concept can improve outcomes for horses.
By Tom Schell

Metallurgy: How Much Do You Need To Know?
While not necessary to shoe horses, a working knowledge of how steel is made and reacts to heat and pressure can make a good career great.
By Pat Tearney

A Study System To Learn Equine Anatomy
Whether you need a deeper understanding or refresher of equine anatomy, these tips will help you retain this information critical to your work.
By Jacob Butler

Thank You, Farriers
Farriers Spotlight features industry tributes for National Farriers Week.
By Michelle Drewek

Recipe For Success As A Therapeutic Farrier
Arizona farrier John Samsill explains how being effective in therapeutic shoeing relies on much more than skills and knowledge.
By Jeremy McGovern

Ideas For Improving The Perceived Value Of Your Farrier Practice
Yes, you need to keep horses sound, but how your clients perceive you may have more to do with other factors.
By Jeremy McGovern