Tag Archives: Farrier
Hoof Problems and Farrier Observation
The upcoming issue of the Natural Angle has a section dealing with observations farriers have to make with every horse they work on. This may become a regular section for the Natural Angle and we hope readers will feel … Continue reading
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
Educational Programs for Farriers
FPD has been fortunate to have a solid list of farrier clinicians dedicated to improving the skills and education of farriers throughout North America. Recently, we have added a well known and respected name to that list. Mike Wildenstein, CJF, … Continue reading
Hammer Time at Bloom Forge
There was a pretty intense gathering of farriers this past week at Bloom Forge in Drummond, Wisconsin. Roy Bloom hosts a number of forging clinics at his facility and this was definitely a high powered, high intensity group going at … Continue reading
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
Farrier Talent Has a Good Ring To It
We’ve featured some really nice metal work by farriers from the industry and I was thinking about that when I came across this piece of video taken near the FPD shop in Shelbyville, KY. Proof that there is all kinds … Continue reading
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
Summer’s End – Farrier Clinic Season Begins
It is the last of August and an unusually hot and brutal summer is coming to a close. Each year the end of summer is mourned by those who dread the eventual onset of winter. On the other hand, fall … Continue reading
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
Belmont gathering of leading Race Track Farriers
The activities leading up to the Belmont Stakes were reported heavily in the racing world, but little mention was made of the role some of the top farriers in the racing world have in the team effort necessary for … Continue reading
