Category Archives: Products

Farrier Product Distribution Interviewed by AFJ

The American Farriers Journal recently interviewed FPD on several topics, including our mission, educational focus and products recently introduced to the market . These video interviews are now up on YouTube. Clicking these links will get you right to the videos. … Continue reading

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New Phase for FPD Farrier Info

Mike Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF (hons) recently signed on with FPD to help with our clinic program. We have been planning other ways to promote education in the farrier industry and Mike’s involvement will be a key to providing ideas and material … Continue reading

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American Farriers Journal Article Cites Kerckhaert Horseshoes and Liberty Nails

  The following excerpt is reprinted from the article Sport Horses with permission from the American Farriers Journal.  Originally published in the July/August 2012 Hoof Care For The Performance Horse: An AFJ Special Report, the author of the article is … Continue reading

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Fall Farrier Events in Full Swing

You can count on the farrier clinic and contest activity to pick up pace dramatically once September arrives. This year is no exception and the calendar is full of events that provide educational opportunities. Most events are free and open … Continue reading

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Liberty Nail Range for Farriers Continues to Expand

The City 6 Slim and Draft E8XL are the latest additions to Liberty nail range from Kerckhaert. The Liberty brand has developed a lot of momentum as they prove themselves to be flawless, with excellent finish, points and performance. In … Continue reading

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A Farrier’s Choice of Products – Value Added

The V crease design of the Kerckhaert shoes has been one of the key selling points throughout their history. Optimal nail fit providing security and precise nailing are the result. The next issue of FPD’s Natural Angle will feature an … Continue reading

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Help is Available in the Farrier World

We recently received this email asking for shoeing advice from Laurie Skutley in Washington state. Dave Farley, APF CF, offered his suggestion- let us know if you have any ideas. My gelding is 7 but only this last year has … Continue reading

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Here We Grow Again – Farrier Product Distribution Expansion

  FPD is excited to announce an office and warehouse expansion that is now underway.  With the addition of 5,000 square feet of warehouse space, we will increase our total size to 35,000 square feet and, in the process, enlarge … Continue reading

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Farriers in the Yearling Sale Mode

    The Lexington, Kentucky thoroughbred market is in a phase that pushes farriers exceptionally hard every year at this time. The Keeneland September Yearling Sale is just around the corner and the yearlings that have been trimmed since they were foals are … Continue reading

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Grinders and Expander Wheels for Farrier Use

FPD has been selling Baldor grinders and various attachments for a number of years. Grinder set ups have become an integral part of the professional farrier’s rig. One of the most effective attachments is the expander wheel. The wheel does not … Continue reading

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