American Farriers Journal Issue Survey: May/June 2018

Customer Service That Covers Your Back
By Jeremy McGovern

Horse Missing Part Of Coffin Bone Competitively Jumps
New Jersey farrier creates shoeing package that keeps warmblood in the show ring.
By Jeff Cota

Staying Out Of The Horse’s Way
Texas farrier Mike Chance finds successfully shoeing the Western Pleasure horse comes from treating it like an individual.
By Jeremy McGovern

No Bells And Whistles, Just Keep It Simple
Kentucky farrier Bobby Menker keeps equine athletes competing by easing heel problems.
By Jeff Cota

Looking For Lameness During A Pre-Purchase Exam
Ohio vet and farrier corrects asymmetrical gaits with wireless sensors.
By Audrey Pavia

Are You Proactive Or Reactive With Performance Horses?
The key to successfully providing hoof care for the performance horse rests with your ability to be proactive.
By Jeremy McGovern

Helping Sport Horses Compete Through Suspensory Injuries
Knowing how to do these modifications are necessary as suspensory issues have become more prevalent.
By Jeremy McGovern

Direct And Indirect Glue-On Shoes
These applications benefit compromised hoof wall and sole the most.
By Jeff Cota

An Overview Of Equine Canker
This article provides a summary of the diagnosis and treatment of this foot diseases.
By Dr. Stephen E. O’Grady

The Key To Soundness Is In The Heels
Providing appropriate caudal support helps keep racehorses on the track.
By Jeff Cota

Club Foot Or Upright Foot?
Proper diagnosis is important for determining a maintenance plan.
By Katie Navarra

Remembering Danny Ward
Hoof-care industry memorializes the Hall Of Fame farrier’s profound influence.

Fullering To Perfection
A few recommendations can help you efficiently crease handmade shoes.
By Ron Perszewski