MarketPlace Exhibitors
Exhibitors by Booth Number
101 California Farrier Supplies, LLC 208 Shayne Cartner Knives 409 Anvil Brand FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS
102 The Shoein Shop 209 Iron Range Manufacturing 421 Well-Shod
103 Ridley, Inc. 211 Grand Circuit Products 427 VFT Berger’s by Smedie
104 The Sound Equine/DE Hoof Taps 220 G.E. Forge & Tool 501 Spurrs Big Fix
105 Green Guard Grazing Muzzles 221 Texas Farrier Supply 502 Ore Branch Forge, Inc.
106 Keystone Leather/RATE 222 Easy Care, Inc. 503 Hemp For Horses
108 Nordic Forge 225 Stonewell Bodies 504 NC Tool & Co
109 F.Lli Bassoli SAS 226 Equine Podiatry Solutions 505 Werkman USA
110 Cody Gregory LLC 301 The Victory Racing Plate Company 509 Indian Creek Forge
111 Kawell USA 303 Horse Science Anatomy Works 511 FarrierBox
112 Hoof House 305 Creative Equine Solutions 513 Monetta Farrier Specialities
114 Colorado Financial Services 308 Lieser Land Forge 519 Blacksmith Italia
116 Oleo Acres Blacksmith & Farrier 309 Kahn Forge 521 Eclipse Horseshoes
314 American Farriers Journal 523 Bulldog Tools
Supply 314 Farrier Industry Association 525 TK Steelworks
118 World Championship Blacksmiths 316 American Farrier’s Association 527 Badger Built
120 River Bottom Forge 320 Nature Farms Farrier Supply
121 Life Data Labs 321 Farrier Product Distribution 120 River Bottom Forge
122 Anatomy of the Equine, LLC 324 Myron McLane Aprons 403 Rusty Brown Jewelry
123 Purcell Farrier Supply 326 Livingston Tech 208 Shayne Cartner Knives
124 Markel Insurance 401 Glue-U Adhesives 501 Spurrs Big Fix
125 Equinez Tools Corp 402 Madrid Forge/Salcito Knives 225 Stonewell Bodies
200 Vetericyn Animal Wellness 403 Rusty Brown Jewelry 221 Texas Farrier Supply
201 Mustad USA 404 Hanton Horseshoes 102 The Shoein Shop
202 Marti Forge 408 Thoro’Bred, Inc. 104 The Sound Equine/DE Hoof Taps
204 NANRIC 301 The Victory Racing Plate Company
408 Thoro’Bred, Inc.
Exhibitors Alphabetically 112 Hoof House 525 TK Steelworks
303 Horse Science Anatomy Works 200 Vetericyn Animal Wellness
316 American Farrier’s Association 509 Indian Creek Forge 427 VFT Berger’s by Smedie
314 American Farriers Journal 209 Iron Range Manufacturing 421 Well-Shod
122 Anatomy of the Equine, LLC 309 Kahn Forge 505 Werkman USA
409 Anvil Brand 111 Kawell USA 118 World Championship Blacksmiths
527 Badger Built 106 Keystone Leather/RATE
519 Blacksmith Italia 308 Lieser Land Forge
523 Bulldog Tools 121 Life Data Labs
101 California Farrier Supplies, LLC 326 Livingston Tech
110 Cody Gregory LLC 402 Madrid Forge/Salcito Knives
114 Colorado Financial Services 124 Markel Insurance
305 Creative Equine Solutions 202 Marti Forge
222 Easy Care, Inc. 513 Monetta Farrier Specialities
521 Eclipse Horseshoes 201 Mustad USA
226 Equine Podiatry Solutions 324 Myron McLane Aprons
125 Equinez Tools Corp 204 NANRIC
109 F.Lli Bassoli SAS 320 Nature Farms Farrier Supply
511 FarrierBox 504 NC Tool & Co
314 Farrier Industry Association 108 Nordic Forge
321 Farrier Product Distribution 116 Oleo Acres Blacksmith & Farrier
220 G.E. Forge & Tool
401 Glue-U Adhesives Supply
211 Grand Circuit Products 502 Ore Branch Forge, Inc.
105 Green Guard Grazing Muzzles 123 Purcell Farrier Supply
404 Hanton Horseshoes 103 Ridley, Inc.
503 Hemp For Horses
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MarketPlace Exhibitors
FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS AMERICAN FARRIER’S ASSOCIATION PHONE: 719-748-3985 COLORADO FINANCIAL SERVICES
BOOTH: 316 EMAIL: [email protected] BOOTH: 114
REP: Martha Jones WEB: www.badgerbuilt.com ADDRESS: 188 Inverness Drive West Ste 100
ADDRESS: 4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1 PROFILE: Designed and tested by farriers, Centennial, CO 80112 USA
Lexington, KY 40511 USA Badger Built Aprons offer an ergonomic PHONE: 866-903-6760
PHONE: 859-233-7411 design unlike any other on the market. EMAIL:
EMAIL: [email protected] Several significant features work together WEB: www.coloradofsc.com
WEB: www.americanfarriers.org and allow the apron to contour to your PROFILE: Colorado Financial Service
PROFILE: Representing professional farriers, body and relieve strain on your back. We Corporation, is a full-service broker-
veterinarians, suppliers and horse owners, are committed to your comfort and “Helping dealer providing full-service brokerage,
the American Farrier’s Association is the Keep Farriers Sound.” private placement securities, investment
oldest and largest membership organization BLACKSMITH ITALIA/ECLIPSE advisory services, investment banking, EB-5
for the farrier industry in North America, and HORSESHOES Placement Services and IRS Section 1031
the only one with internationally recognized BOOTH: 519, 521 Like-Kind Exchange services.
standards of competency through our REP: Vin Giannetti CREATIVE EQUINE SOLUTIONS
certification programs. Setting the standard ADDRESS: 210 Holabird Avenue BOOTH: 305
for excellence in hoof care, the AFA provides Winsted, CT 06098 USA REP: Kellee Pittman
professional development, certification, PHONE: 413-348-4867 ADDRESS: 500 Rice Road
leadership and resources for the benefit of EMAIL: [email protected] Collinsville, TX 76233 USA
the farrier industry and the welfare of the WEB: www.northeastfarrier.com PHONE: 918-235-1538
horse. PROFILE: Northeast Farrier Supply, EMAIL: [email protected]
AMERICAN FARRIERS JOURNAL distributor of Blacksmith Italia and Eclipse WEB: www.shopmyces.com
BOOTH: 314 Horseshoes, located the Litchfield Hills of PROFILE: Creative Equine Solutions provides
REP: Jeremy McGovern Connecticut, has served New England, New a direct link to Dr. Sammy Pittman’s
ADDRESS: 16655 W. Wisconsin Avenue York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania for over innovative products, including shoes, tools
Brookfield, WI 53005 USA 20 years. We carry thousands of Farrier and and hoof care products that have been
PHONE: 262-777-2410 hoofcare supplies- from a wide selection of essential in successfully managing common
EMAIL: [email protected] horse shoes and horseshoeing equipment hoof pathology. We offer our own designs
WEB: www.americanfarriers.com to our custom blend horse supplement including a rail shoe, hoof putty, and an
PROFILE: American Farriers Journal is a specially formulated for the needs of horses additive to create a softer, customizable
media source providing farriers with the in the northeast. cushion support. CES is a NANRIC distributor
latest hoof-care information. In addition BULLDOG TOOLS and continues to add hand selected
to our magazine, we offer online articles, BOOTH: 523 products we feel are important in managing
videos, virtual conferences and more. REP: Butch Hockaday tough lameness and hoof related cases.
ANATOMY OF THE EQUINE, LLC ADDRESS: 4546 Hockaday Hill Lane EASYCARE INC.
BOOTH: 122 Spotsylvania, VA 22551 USA BOOTH: 222
REP: Paige Poss PHONE: 540-273-3361 REP: Dan Schroeder
ADDRESS: 7292 N. Ellexson Drive EMAIL: [email protected] ADDRESS: 89 Trimble Crossing Dr., Bldg. C,
Tucson, AZ 84743 USA WEB: www.bulldogtools.net Ste. E
PHONE: 540-718-1802 PROFILE: Handmade tools and Ironwork Bar Durango, CO 81301 USA
EMAIL: [email protected] Shoes. PHONE: 520-989-2252
WEB: www.anatomy-of-the-equine.com CALIFORNIA FARRIER SUPPLY EMAIL: [email protected]
PROFILE: To help farriers, veterinarians, and BOOTH: 101 WEB: www.easycareinc.com
informed horse owners, we created a bridge REP: Bobby & Audrie Salsbury PROFILE: Founded in 1970, EasyCare
between “book” anatomy and the living ADDRESS: 21608 Marilla St. pioneered the first hoof boot marketed
breathing horse. The Anatomy of the Equine Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA to the equine industry. Dr. Neel Glass
photos unravel some of the mystery of PHONE: 818-702-6375 designed a comfortable, padded shoe
lameness, injuries and day-to-day care. EMAIL: [email protected] as an alternative to iron shoes. That first
ANVIL BRAND WEB: www.canogafarriersupply.com “Easyboot” launched a new category in
BOOTH: 409, 411, 508, 510 PROFILE: Canoga Farrier Supply, owned the industry known as the “hoof boot,”
REP: Steve Hoselton by Bobby and Audrie Salsbury, is located with EasyCare setting the pace through
ADDRESS: 500 S. Spencer St. in Chatsworth (Los Angeles), California. an innovative array of products that has
PO Box 198 Audrie brings a lifetime of experience to the expanded into hoof boots and urethane
Lexington, IL 61753 USA store and Bobby has been involved in the horse shoes for every situation.
PHONE: 309-365-8270 industry for the past 20+ years. We strive EQUINE PODIATRY SOLUTIONS
EMAIL: [email protected] to also bring in unique and hard-to-find BOOTH: 226
WEB: www.anvilbrand.com products. Our own product line includes the REP: Derrick Cooke
PROFILE: Manufacturer and supplier of Canoga Knife and Canoga Thrush Treatment. ADDRESS: 05 Burkhalter Road
horseshoes and related farrier tools and We carry everything for the farrier. Claxton, GA 30417 USA
equipment. CODY GREGORY, LLC PHONE: 817-771-8779
BADGER BUILT BOOTH: 110 EMAIL:[email protected]
BOOTH: 527 REP: Cody Gregory WEB: www.beatlaminitis.com
REP: Jason & Michaela Bell ADDRESS: 426 NE 95th Ln PROFILE: At Equine Podiatry Solutions, LLC,
ADDRESS: 1613 County Rd. 403 Lamar, MO 64759 USA we are committed to providing education,
Florissant, CO 80816 USA PHONE: 417-262-3060 and science-based knowledge to help
EMAIL: [email protected] the equine community understand acute
PROFILE: Manufacturer of farrier tools. laminitis. Our passion is to see horses
healthy and at peak performance.
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MarketPlace Exhibitors
EQUINEZ TOOLS CORP FIA MarketPlace Hours FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS
BOOTH: 125, 127
REP: Zeeshan Shabeer Wednesday, November 9
ADDRESS: 15816 75th Avenue #2
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 USA 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
PHONE: 347-221-6468 FIA MARKETPLACE OPEN
EMAIL: [email protected] Sponsored Hors d’Oeuvres & Cash Bar
WEB: www.equine-tools.com
PROFILE: Equinez Tools Equine Thursday, November 10
Dental Instruments provides a wide
range of Equine Dental Tools, Horse 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Farrier’s Tools, Riding Accessories and MARKETPLACE EXHIBITOR & FIA MEMBER ONLY TIME
Veterinary tools.
F.LI BASSOLI FRATELLI 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
BOOTH: 109 FIA MARKETPLACE OPEN
REP: Giorgio Bassoli
ADDRESS: Via Pilata, 48 Cash Bar
Olgiate Molgora, LC 23877 Italy
PHONE: +39-039-9910421
EMAIL: [email protected] Friday, November 11
WEB: www.bassoli.it
PROFILE: We are an Italian company 9:00 am – 10:00 am
that produces files, rasps, and knives MARKETPLACE EXHIBITOR & FIA MEMBER ONLY TIME
since 1929. We manufacture our
quality tools with selected primary 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
steel ensuring a very high quality FIA MARKETPLACE OPEN
product. **Badges must be worn in MarketPlace at all times.
FARRIERBOX
BOOTH: 511 Thank you to our Sponsors:
REP: Shannon Deterding
ADDRESS: 200 Sangre de Cristo Cir
Cedar Crest, NM 87008 USA
PHONE: 505-459-2725
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.Farrierbox.com
PROFILE: A subscription box for
farriers.
Top Farriers. Select Manufacturers.
Help the Hoof.
FARRIER INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
BOOTH: 314
REP: Martha Jones
ADDRESS: 4059 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
PHONE: 859-231-7411
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.farrierindustry.org
PROFILE: The Farrier Industry
Association was founded in 1986
with a mission to provide companies
operating in the hoof care industry
with programs and services which
will strengthen and grow their
businesses. The FIA is a corridor for
communication within the industry.
FARRIER PRODUCT
DISTRIBUTION, INC.
BOOTH: 321, 323, 325, 327, 420, 422,
424, 426
REP: Dan Burke
ADDRESS: 361 Haven Hill Rd.
PO Box 1328
Shelbyville, KY 40066 USA
PHONE: 502-633-5767
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MarketPlace Exhibitors
FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS EMAIL: [email protected] HANTON HORSESHOES PHONE: 940-736-1233
WEB: www.farrierproducts.com BOOTH: 404 EMAIL: [email protected]
PROFILE: FPD is a wholesale only distributor REP: Torri Broadus WEB: www.indiancreekforge.com
of quality products for the professional ADDRESS: 825 Antioch Rd. PROFILE: Indian Creek Forge sells hoof
farrier - and the exclusive North American Shelbyville, KY 40065 USA knives and hoof picks that are made in their
distributor of Kerckhaert Horse Shoes, PHONE: 502-321-6619 shop in Collinsville, TX. Danny Anderson APF
Liberty Nails and the Diamond brand. Other EMAIL: [email protected] CJF, who also earned his Tradesman, is the
fine brands distributed by FPD include: WEB: www.broadlinefarriersolutions.com owner and personally makes all the knives.
Bellota, FootPro, farrierproducts, Bloom PROFILE: Broadline Farrier Solutions is Dawna Anderson, a former professional
and Vector. For more than 25 years, FPD the maker of Hanton Horseshoes, a new horse trainer for 30 years, helps in the
has provided leadership and support for revolutionary, patent-pending blister manufacturing and handles the office and
educational clinics and programs designed application that is fast, easy, and safe for marketing. Handles are made from Zebra
to enrich the farrier industry. the horse and farrier, and eliminates many wood and knife blades are made from A2
G.E. FORGE & TOOL, INC of the problems with glue-on shoes. The tool steel. Quality In ..... Quality Shipped!
BOOTH: 220 Hanton Horseshoe eliminates the need IRON RANGE MANUFACTURING
REP: Josh Garner for glue on the bottom of the horse’s foot BOOTH: 209
ADDRESS: 959 Highland Way allowing the hoof to expand and contract REP: Justin Fry
Grover Beach, CA 93433 USA to absorb concussion. And now all the glue ADDRESS: 1649 CR 11
PHONE: 805-489-1111 work is done with the hoof on the ground Crosby, MN 56444 USA
EMAIL: [email protected] making it easier for the horse and farrier, PHONE: 701-799-1979
WEB: www.geforge.com taking the stress out of gluing on shoes. The EMAIL: [email protected]
PROFILE: Designing, engineering, and Hanton Horseshoes hold up to the demands PROFILE: J Fry Tools parent company of
manufacturing of Precision Farrier Tools® of performance horses of all disciplines. Sandbox also specializing in truck body
GLUE-U ADHESIVES B.V. HEMP FOR HORSES repair and modification. We are still
BOOTH: 401, 500 BOOTH: 503 providing a variety of forging tools and
REP: Peter Loots REP: Renee Vandenberg finishing systems.
ADDRESS: Ringbaan-Oost 4 ADDRESS: N4065 County Road U KAHN FORGE, INC.
Tilburg, NB 5013 CA Holland De Pere, WI 54115 USA BOOTH: 309, 311
PHONE: +31 (0)77 47 622 04 PHONE: 920-427-6662 REP: Jason Yang/Remco van der Linden
EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] ADDRESS: 1061 N Shepard St, Ste A
WEB: www.glue-u.com WEB: www.hempforhorses.com Anaheim, CA 92806 USA
PROFILE: Glue on shoes, hoof packing PROFILE: Our hemp pellets are produced at PHONE: 949-419-7872
producer from Europe. one of the nations oldest and largest family EMAIL: [email protected]
GRAND CIRCUIT PRODUCTS, LLC owned and operated alfalfa mills. Precise WEB: www.kahnforge.com
BOOTH: 211, 310 mixing and years of experience guarantee PROFILE: The Thoro’Bred/Kahn Forge family
REP: Conrad Trow you consistent quality. Our pellets are of companies is proud to offer some of
ADDRESS: 5690 Shepherdsville Rd. specially blended with quality timothy and the finest race plating and horseshoeing
Louisville, KY 40228 USA alfalfa hay to give the most uniform and supplies available in the market today.
PHONE: 502-969-6949 palatable product possible. From steel and aluminum shoes to nails,
EMAIL: [email protected] HOOF HOUSE tools and rasps, we offer a complete range
WEB: www.grandcircuitinc.com BOOTH: 112 of products for today’s farrier that will
PROFILE: Manufacturer of White Lightning® REP: Eric Gilleland perform up to the high standards of the
& Shapers®, Morrison Open Roller, and the ADDRESS: 698 Clover Drive professional and are offered at some of the
Jean-Marie Denoix Series of Corrective Social Circle, GA 30025 USA most competitive prices in the market.
Shoes. We also manufacture the Super Dura PHONE: 404-450-5319 KAWELL USA
line of Aprons, Grand Circuit Pro Fast and EMAIL: [email protected] BOOTH: 111, 210
Pro Slow adhesive, and Supreme Support. WEB: www.thehoofhouse.com REP: Cathy Halaszi
GG EQUINE/ GREENGUARD GRAZING PROFILE: We are a family-owned farrier- ADDRESS: 5205 ½ G Street
MUZZLES operated supply store. We know what you Chino, CA 91710 USA
BOOTH: 105 want and make it easy to get what you PHONE: 888-576-5237
REP: April Chester need. EMAIL: [email protected]
ADDRESS: 509 Ottawa Avenue HORSE SCIENCE ANATOMY WORKS WEB: www.kawellusa.com
Durham, NC 27701 USA BOOTH: 303 PROFILE: Kawell began as a project to
PHONE: 919-813-0293 REP: Dr. Sammy Pittman, DVM, Jaret Pullen, develop products based on copper to take
EMAIL: [email protected] Caleb Bergeleen advantage of its antimicrobial properties
WEB: www.gg-equine.com ADDRESS: 25 Nolkamper Road and its benefits in providing solutions to
PROFILE: GG Equine is the exclusive North Boerne, TX 78006 USA diseases associated with bacteria and fungi.
American distributor (U.S. and Canada) PHONE: 512-900-0043 Through research and several case studies,
for GreenGuard Grazing Muzzles. We have EMAIL: [email protected] Kawell has developed proven copper alloy
worked hard to bring these grazing muzzles PROFILE: Freeze-dried and skeletal anatomy horseshoes and inserts to help improve
across the pond from Europe, where they models, anatomy charts and lecture slides. hoof health and the overall quality of a
have been available for 15 years, and to INDIAN CREEK FORGE horse’s hoof. Our horseshoes and inserts
educate folks about their unique design. BOOTH: 509 are a patent design and are certified by the
REP: Danny Anderson, CJF Environmental Protection Agency.
ADDRESS: 268 CR 179
Whitesboro, TX 76273 USA
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MarketPlace Exhibitors
KEYSTONE LEATHER / R.A.T.E. COMPANY LIESER LAND FORGE, LLC vise with or without a stand or the pedal
BOOTH: 106 BOOTH: 308 vise. We also carry a practical forge stand
REP: Matt Schall REP: Marsha Caldwell or Gene Lieser that fits most gas forges.
ADDRESS: 2100 Reach Rd. ADDRESS: 30203 Doerner Lane LIFE DATA LABS, INC.
Williamsport, PA 17701 USA PO Box 7803 BOOTH: 121
PHONE: 570-329-3780 Spring, TX 77387-7803 USA REP: Mike Barker
EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 956-975-1283 ADDRESS: 12290 Highway 72
PROFILE: Manufacturer/Distributor of EMAIL: [email protected] PO Box 349
R.A.T.E. Hoof Packing and other hoof care WEB: Find us on Facebook Cherokee, AL 35616 USA
products. PROFILE: Manufacturer of the Gator vice - PHONE: 256-370-7555
the dual independent jaw vice. The handle EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.lifedatalabs.com
FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS RAZOR+ RASP SIDE FILE SIDE PROFILE: Life Data Labs was founded in
1973 by Dr. Frank Gravlee, DVM, MS, CNS.
THE BEST PERFORMANCE, A Our company’s extensive equine blood test
CONSISTENCY & VALUE database, automated manufacturing facility,
RASPA RAZOR PLUS L 14" B research facility, and veterinary nutritionists
6413114 PLUS W 1-3/4"n MOST AGGRESSIVE RASP SIDE enable us to formulate products backed
T 13/64"n COARSE FILE SIDE by research. Farrier’s Formula® Hoof
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are SPECIAL SHARPENING | QUICK REMOVAL OF HOOFn 6 TEETH PER ROW Supplement has been a household name
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or in the equine world since its introduction
other reproductive harm. For more information go to Read what professional farriers have to in 1984. Life Data® Hoof Clay, our newest
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. say about the Bellota Razor+ Rasp: addition in a complete line of products, is an
BELLOTA MÉXICO S.A. DE C.V. PROLONG. AV.16 CARRET. antimicrobial hoof defect packing.
FORTÍN-HUATUSCO km 1 ESQ. No. 400, COL. RICARDO BALLINAS, “The Razor+ is amazing for its LIVINGSTON TECH, LLC
C.P. 94472, FORTIN DE LAS FLORES, VERACRÚZ, MÉXICO durability and longevity.” BOOTH: 326
HECHO EN MÉXICO. MADE IN MEXICO. BEN CROTT, CF REP: Craig Livingston
ADDRESS: 7300 Myall Road
| RAPIDA ELIMINACION DE MATERIAL “Awesome rasp on dry hard feet!” lbs. A B Thickness Ardmore, OK 73401 USA
RICK DENNING PHONE: 580-504-0112
1.4 14” 1.75” 13/64” EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.kevlartuffhoofguard.com
L 356mm p Best alternative to the Heller PROFILE: Manufacturer of hoof care
A 44.5mm Legend and Save Edge Original products.
E 5mm MADRID FORGE/SALCITO KNIVES
AFILADO ESPECIAL p Higher grade material has been BOOTH: 402
proven in farrier testing to have REP: Chris Madrid
LIMA FILE a longer life ADDRESS: 179 Jaymar Drive
Rompe-virutas Chip Breaker Stanley, NM 87056 USA
Fina Smooth p Watch videos of the Razor+ PHONE: 505-470-2602
Entre na Intermediate in action on Youtube @ EMAIL: [email protected]
Basta Coarse farrierproducts PROFILE: Handmade forging tools, hoof
knives, hammers, pullers, tongs.
RASPA RASP MARKEL INSURANCE
Agresiva Aggressive BOOTH: 124
Muy Agresiva Very Aggressive REP: Edna Gaylord
Basta Most Aggressive ADDRESS: PO Box 2009
Glen Allen, VA 23060 USA
HARD WORK INSPIRED SINCE 1908 PHONE: 903-402-5813
HARD WORK INSPIRED SINCE 1908 EMAIL: [email protected]
PROFILE: Farrier’s insurance program covers
FOR LARGER HOOVES, TRY THE RAPTOR+ AND BIG RAPTOR+ you on or off premises for a broad range
of possibilities. Coverage includes general
p The Raptor+ is 33% wider than regular liability, care, custody and control liability
rasps, making it ideal for large hooves. and equipment and supplies floater.
2.25” wide, 14” long. 8 teeth per row MARTI FORGE
BOOTH: 202
p The Bellota Big Raptor+ is 3 inches REP: Matt Marti
longer than the Raptor+, perfect for the ADDRESS: 1701 CR 310
largest hooves. 2.25” wide, 17” long. Cleburne, TX 76031 USA
8 teeth per row PHONE: 817-517-1267
EMAIL: [email protected]
p Best alternatives to Save Edge BEAST PROFILE: Hand-forged hammers by Matt
styles Marti in Cleburne, TX
VISIT US AT THE FPD BOOTH #321 TO SEE OUR
PRODUCTS IN ACTION AND ASK ABOUT OUR FULL
RANGE OF FILES FOR COMPETITIONS! View product
specs, photos and videos at bellotafarrier.com.
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MarketPlace Exhibitors
MONETTA FARRIER SPECIALITIES provide a service link between Dr. Redden’s PHONE: 970-532-3490 FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS
BOOTH: 513, 515, 517 innovative concepts and the products that EMAIL: [email protected]
REP: Collins Daye he uses for his equine podiatry cases. Our WEB: www.oafbs.com
ADDRESS: 1755 Park Ave. SE product line includes NANRIC Ultimates™, PROFILE: Oleo Acres Farrier Supply is the
Aiken, SC 29801 USA Advance Cushion Support™, Aluminum most complete supply house in the Rocky
PHONE: 803-685-5101 Rail & Rocker Shoes, Dalric Glue-On Shoes, Mountains. The company was founded
EMAIL: [email protected] Biotin100™, x-ray accessories, educational by Master Farrier Vern Olinger. Vern also
WEB: www.monettafarrier.com books/videos, and specialty hoofcare items. founded Hillcraft Farrier School of Golden,
PROFILE: Monetta Farrier Specialties is a We are Your Source for Equine Podiatry Colorado. Serious Farriers look to us for
full-service farrier supply, family owned and Products and Knowledge. supplies because of product selection
operated, serving primarily the southeast. NATURE FARMS FARRIER SUPPLY and the in stock items we carry. We ship
Monetta has a comprehensive line of BOOTH: 320, 322 daily and orders called in before four pm
merchandise encompassing most brands. REP: Nolan & Shelley Walker will go out the same day. Ask us to quote
The Berardo-Daye family is proud of the ADDRESS: 3541 National Dr. on volume buys. We also have a frequent
quality customer service provided in both Norman, OK 73069 USA buyer program. Vern knew only the “finest
stores serving the Aiken and Tryon equine PHONE: 405-307-8031 customers come through our doors.” Lookin’
communities. EMAIL: [email protected] forward to serving you at one of our three
MUSTAD USA WEB: www.naturefarmsfarriersupply.com stores!
BOOTH: 201, 203, 205, 300, 302, 304 PROFILE: Nature Farms Farrier Supply was ORE BRANCH FORGE, INC.
REP: Andrew Lyke established in the quarter horse capital BOOTH: 502
ADDRESS: 5195 Scandia Trail of the world in 1982. Family owned and REP: Justin Decker
Forest Lake, MN 55079 USA operated, we take pride in the service ADDRESS: 579 N. Sharkey Road
PHONE: 612-801-1070 we give to our customers. We are a full Bloomfield, IN 47424 USA
EMAIL: [email protected] farrier supply store and have developed, PHONE: 812-381-1411
WEB: www.mustad.com manufacture, and market products for the EMAIL: [email protected]
PROFILE: Mustad USA offers a complete and industry. We are best known nationally and PROFILE: Quality Handmade Hoof Knives.
superior line of horse related products to internationally for the COBRA TOOL BOX. PURCELL FARRIER SUPPLY
benefit the farrier and the overall well-being NC TOOL CO. INC. BOOTH: 123
of the horse. At the core of Delta Mustad’s BOOTH: 504 REP: Nature Milligan
offering you will find the leading and REP: Rene Aldridge ADDRESS: 26446 Horseshoe Cir.
most trusted brands in Hoofcare including ADDRESS: 6133 Hunt Rd. Purcell, OK 73080 USA
Capewell, Delta and Mustad Horsenails, St. Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 USA PHONE: 405-288-6958
Croix Forge Horseshoes, Heller Hoof Rasps, PHONE: 336-674-5654 EMAIL: [email protected]
Mustad and Delta Shoes, plus an extensive EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.purcellfarriersupply.com
assortment of accessories like Delta Hoof WEB: www.nctoolco.com PROFILE: Wholesaler & Retailer
Boots, Hoof-Power and Right Balance Hoof PROFILE: Tools for the horseshoeing trade RIDLEY, INC.
Supplements, Mustad Studs, Pads and - Cavalry, Bigface, Short Sugar, Round BOOTH: 103
farrier tools. Mustad International, the Horn and NC anvils, Anvil Stands, Deluxe, REP: Jan Sorensen
global leader in Hoofcare products has been Baby, Momma, Billy, Lowboy and Daddy NC ADDRESS: 111 W. Cherry St, Ste 500.
producing and providing products for 182 Whisper Forges, NC Cordura and Leather Mandato, MN 56001 USA
years…all, for the better of the horse. Aprons, Adjustable Hoof Stand, Cavalry PHONE: 507-304-0711
MYRON MCLANE APRONS Hoof Gages, Cavalry Driving Hammers, EMAIL: [email protected]
BOOTH: 324 Cavalry Rounding Hammers, NC Aluminum PROFILE: The manufacturer of the new
REP: Myron McLane Shoeing Boxes, Regular Foot Stand and American Farrier Association premium
ADDRESS: 49 Winter St. other accessories. equine hoof supplement program.
Somerset, MA 02726 USA NORDIC FORGE, INC. Providing quality, nutrition, convenience
PHONE: 508-678-0117 BOOTH: 108 and value to AFA members, customers and
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2021 Annual Awards Ceremony
AWARDS AFA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Travis Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF
ALLEN SMITH AWARD for EXCELLENCE IN
ADMINISTRATION
Eric Gray, CJF
J SCOTT SIMPSON OUTSTANDING
EDUCATOR AWARD
Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF
JIM LINZY OUTSTANDING CLINICIAN AWARD
Travis Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF
EDWARD MARTIN HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Hank Chisholm, CJF
JOURNALISM AWARD
Arcadia Birklid, CF
WALT TAYLOR AWARD
Jennifer Horn, CJF
TECHNICAL WRITING AWARD
Elizabeth Lordan, CJF, TE, DVM
GENERAL INTEREST ARTICLE AWARD
Travis Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF
SHARON WALKER ASSOCIATION
NEWSLETTER AWARD
Northwest Farrier
Farriers Association of Washington State (FAWS) -
Arcadia Birklid, CF, Editor
CERTIFICATION AWARDS Arcadia Birklid, CF Hank Chisholm, CJF
Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF Jennifer Horn, CJF
CERTIFIED FARRIER –Written
Ancil Stewart, CF
CERTIFIED FARRIER –Practical
Corey Baxter, CF
CERTIFIED TRADESMAN FARRIER – Practical
Matthew Ostergard, CTF
*No CTF Written recipient
CERTIFIED JOURNEYMAN FARRIER –Written
Matt Roberson, CJF
CERTIFIED JOURNEYMAN FARRIER – Practical
Christopher Hessley, CJF
2021 SILENT ANVIL HONOREE
James K. Keith Jr, CF
1946-2020
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2022 Achievement Awards Nominees
Congratulations to all of our 2022 Achievement Awards nominees! It is an honor to be nominated by your peers for your
outstanding contributions, and we look forward to celebrating with you at the Grand Finale!
ALLEN SMITH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN Lori McBride, CJF AWARDS
ADMINISTRATION Walt Taylor, CF
Todd Haenel, CJF Craig Trnka, CJF
Lori McDade, CF Thomas N. Trosin, CJF
Brian Strelow, CJF Andrew Wells, CJF
Craig Trnka, CJF
TECHNICAL WRITING AWARD
JIM LINZY OUTSTANDING CLINICIAN AWARD Cody Bogard, CJF, TE
Roy Bloom, CJF Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, ASF
Hank Chisholm, CJF Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF
Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF
Daniel Jones, CJF GENERAL INTEREST AWARD
Joe Nygren, CJF, DipWCF Heather Beauchemin, CJF, TE
Tom Petersen, CJF Brandyn Davis, CJF
Paul Skaggs, CJF
J. SCOTT SIMPSON OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD
Diego Almeida, CJF, TE, EE, FE, AWCF SHARON WALKER NEWSLETTER AWARD
Hank Chisholm, CJF Michigan Horseshoers Association [Jennifer Horn, CJF]
Nigel Fennel, CJF, AWCF Texas Professional Horseshoers Association [Hannah Gunderson]
Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF Farriers Association of Washington State [Arcadia Birklid, CF]
Tiffany Gardner, CJF, APF-1
Todd Haenel, CJF
Brian Mullins, CJF
Doug Russo, CJF, AWCF
EDWARD MARTIN HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Pat Broadus, CJF
Hank Chisholm, CJF
Chris Diehl, CJF, FE, AWCF
Thom Gabel, CJF
Eric Gilleland, CJF, TE
Matt Hillegas, CJF
Allen Horton, CF
Myron McLane, CJF
Stephen Morris, CJF
Mike Paparo, CJF
Vern Powell, CJF, TE, DipWCF
Craig Trnka, CJF
JOURNALISM AWARD
Heather Beauchemin, CJF, TE
Arcadia Birklid, CF
Katie Panos, CJF, BS
WALT TAYLOR AWARD
Georgia Barry, CJF
Tony Dawson, CJF
Tim Dodd, CJF
Dean Geis, CF
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D. All of the above
A study path for the written exam
By: Brandyn Davis, CF
It is no secret that many farriers working on their American Reading: While staring at a wall of words may not be very
Farrier’s Association certification exams find a natural level of engaging or a great way to study for many, it is important that
understanding for the practical sections, but struggle with the you have read through the textbooks and use them regularly as
written portion. After all, horses test trimming and shoeing a reference to double check your study work.
skills on a regular basis, but very rarely ask multiple choice
anatomy questions. The AFA certification handbook provides THE METHODS
a clear list of what resources and texts to study, but beyond Efficient and successful studying requires looking at and
that there is very little guidance on how to study. Preparing for “practicing” the material in more than one way. For this
the written can seem daunting and even painful, but it doesn’t test, three forms that work well together are diagramming,
have to be. By using a combination of different studying explaining, and quizzing. Drawing and labeling diagrams builds
techniques and breaking down sessions into repeatable bite- a visual understanding of equine limb and hoof anatomy,
sized chunks, it becomes very manageable. It is also important which is the base knowledge needed for all other topics.
to keep in mind that the goal of studying is not simply to Explaining to another person or thing helps practice recalling
memorize for a test and forget everything after you pass; it information and tests your depth of knowledge on the subject.
is to learn and understand the material as whole so you can Quizzing, or using quizzes helps familiarize you with being
continue to apply it in everyday work. asked questions on the topics, especially in ways you may not
have experienced yet.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND BEFORE STARTING
Time: You wouldn’t wait until the night before test day to A CLOSER LOOK
practice for your live shoeing and expect to do very well. The Diagramming: 10 – 30 mins. per session
written exam is no different. Give yourself a month or two Drawing out and labeling the equine limb and its many
at the very least to study before the test. Remember as well, parts is the best place to begin. As mentioned, a thorough
more time means you can break study sessions into smaller, understanding of this will lay a strong foundation to build other
repeatable segments. Sitting down to try and study for hours at topics on to and is a major focus of the written exam. Start by
a time will lead to burn out. drawing and labeling the bones from shoulder/pelvis or knee/
Repetition: Repeating study sessions will cement information hock down, and directly looking at pictures in your textbook.
in your brain and increase the speed you can recall that Once you become comfortable with this start adding on main
information. You will find that the more you repeat, the shorter tendons as well, then ligaments and so on. Don’t get caught up
your study sessions will become. in drawing perfect replicas of bones and parts; simple shapes
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work just fine if placement and general size are correct. Make
closeup diagrams for things like carpal/tarsal bones, sesamoid
ligaments, and hoof wall-bone junction. After a few of these,
try doing the whole diagram from memory alone and see how
well you do. Reference the textbook and correct any mistakes.
With enough repetition, you will find yourself making fewer
and fewer corrections. Every time it becomes easier, add more
details or layers.
Explaining: 5 – 20 mins. per session Explain topics while driving to appointments
Describing limb anatomy or how a specific disease works to
someone who has no horse experience is a great next step
to practice what you have been learning. Significant others
and family members can be good options, but talking directly
to someone may be uncomfortable when you don’t yet feel
confident in your knowledge. It turns out, the steering wheel
of your truck is a great listener. It doesn’t judge or correct you,
and it has nowhere else to be. In addition, rather than having
to carve out specific time before or after work to practice you
can utilize time that would normally only be used for driving.
Once again, start with the basics. Describe the bones in the
forelimb, or the main tendons and where they are located. Use
the textbook and diagrams (when not driving) to check facts.
As you become more comfortable talking, start adding more
details and delving into more complex subjects.
Quizzing: 20 – 45 mins. per session Draw and label
Taking practice quizzes or using flashcards will normalize Practice quiz
expressing the information that you know in a test-like
format. You can create your own questions and flashcards the
traditional way on paper, or utilize an online format like Quizlet
or Flexiquiz. Materials made by someone else are a great option
to consider as questions will be written and presented in ways
you may not have seen before, just like you will experience with
the real exam. EducatedFarrier.com is a great resource for this
and has an entire pre certification section, with practice quizzes
and lectures for all major units of the test. Whichever method
you choose, run through the first time without checking
answers and see how you do. Review the material after, and
again before the next time you attempt.
As previously mentioned, these study methods are all very
useful by themselves but are exponentially better when
combined and repeated. A typical “study day” might look
something like this:
• Explain 2 – 3 topics while driving to appointments
• Skim textbook section after work to check explanations
• Draw and label forelimb bones, add and label tendons + check
ligaments on top of bones
• Do 1-2 practice quizzes
This article was originally published in Northwest Farrier, a
publication of the Farriers Association of Washington State. Thank
you to Brandyn Davis, CF and FAWS for sharing this article.
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“One of the most important parts of my CF
and CJF testing was to do it my way. I wanted
to pass the exams, but I also wanted to connect
the examination process to what I do
day-in-and-day-out.”
TO
ROADJOURNEYMTAHNE
By Pat Broadus, CJF
I grew up wanting to be a horseshoer and, in particular, a race different organization than the one I had heard about! As a
plater. Most of my childhood was spent on the backside of raceplater I likely would not have gotten involved in the AFA,
racetracks with my father, Sonny Broadus, and I shod my first but the business brought me in and opened my eyes to the
horse at the track when I was 14. educational opportunities the AFA, and its programs--like
My father was my first mentor; he taught me to shoe, to certification, encourages.
love the track, and to love the forge. He wouldn’t let me do So, I chose to pursue certification, not just because I’m a
anything but pull and finish until I could make a swedged, horseshoer and I like to challenge and improve my skills, but
handmade bar. He felt it was very important to learn how to also because I am a raceplater. I’m not going to lie, I really felt
do it—not just to make a bar shoe—but to train your eye to see like I had something to prove, not only to myself, but also to the
the vitally important, little details. Still to this day, if I put a bar farrier community.
shoe on, it’s a handmade bar. I feel that racetrack farriers are often looked down upon in our
I have now been shoeing for 31 years, primarily working industry. I believe the perception is that we do monotonous
with thoroughbreds. There is something exhilarating about and repetitive work, that we work too fast to do a good job,
shoeing an athlete in the morning and watching him run that and that we shape our shoes on a stall jack instead of using
afternoon, for thousands--sometimes millions--of dollars. the traditional anvil and forge. But, the truth is that many
My involvement with the AFA began because of Hanton raceplaters put phenomenal work on the ground. One of my
Horseshoes. The business began in 2015, and we attended our favorite aspects of working with racehorses is digging deeper,
first AFA convention as part of the trade fair. Since we were looking into the details, and preventing problems ahead of
marketing a glue-on shoe, the reception was lukewarm at first, time to keep them sound and racing. Small imperfections can
and we questioned if it was worth attending. become huge problems quickly when so much is asked of a
And then discussions started rolling, ideas started flowing horse, so it’s far from monotonous and repetitive.
and we had a great time. I began learning more about the The second reason I pursued my Journeyman was the
association and the certification program, and I was intrigued. education. Stepping out of our comfort zone is what makes
Members were willing to share ideas, solutions, techniques us all better, and while it’s difficult at times, opening ourselves
and were open to new ways of doing things. This was a up to criticism and to new and different ideas simply makes us
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look at things differently. Danvers Child, CJF, was the person modifications, into my shoeing for both the CF and CJF, and
who gave me the push I needed and convinced me I would into my journeyman bar shoe.
be a better horseshoer for it. He was right. My business was My approach was a little unorthodox and different, but it
doing well and I was 28 years into a successful practice, but was embraced by most of the people involved. At the end of
complacency and comfort lead to stagnation. the day, it’s about improving and putting good work on the
We may not always agree on the solution for a horse; there ground, and that is everyone’s goal. Ultimately, I was welcomed
can be many right answers. The process forced me to really into the AFA and into the certification process, and I believe this
study anatomy. This was one of my weakest areas, due in part will demonstrate to other raceplaters that we are welcome in
to my dyslexia. I have never liked books and have always been the AFA.
a hands-on learner. This led to a struggle with the written Years ago, both thoroughbred and standardbred racetrack
section. In the end I knew the content, but it became more farriers were looked upon as the best in the industry. Part of
about how to take the test. I would advise anyone else who the reason for that was the tradition of rigorous testing for
struggles with test taking to research and work with other racetrack farriers, but that testing has largely fallen by the
individuals with similar issues on how to take tests. Also, don’t wayside, and we’ve suffered from not having a standardized
be afraid to speak up and tell the Tester who is reading the test testing system. While we still have some of the most talented
what you need. In the end, every Tester wants you to pass. farriers working on the racetracks, we need to have standards
They can be some of your biggest cheerleaders. to maintain our work, just as the entire industry does.
One of the most important parts of my CF and CJF testing I encourage all farriers to pursue certification at some level.
was to do it my way. I wanted to pass the exams, but I also The support offered by the farrier community and the AFA has
wanted to connect the examination process to what I do been amazing and revitalizing. The dog-eat-dog mentality that
day-in-and-day-out. I wanted to present work that represents many of us knew is not as prevalent as it used to be, and, in
what I do on a daily basis, and I wanted the exams to make the end, there is no failure. You either pass or you don’t, but—
me better in that daily work. It’s what the testing process is all either way—you have a learning experience.
about. So, for me—as a raceplater—that meant I needed to
incorporate aluminum and swedged shoes into my shoe board
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CLINICPRTEH-ECVEALRUTEIOFFITCHAETAIFOA N
By Julia Lundeen, CF
All across America before AFA certifications, pre-certification
clinics are organized by the AFA to help candidates prepare for
the trials ahead of them. Each clinic is its own, having a different
set of instructors with their own unique skills and knowledge.
Of course, all pre-certification clinics are not equal, but they are
created with the interests of the candidates in mind. The clinics
happen well before the upcoming certification in the area, which
gives the candidates just enough time to go forth and finish their
preparations. I had the opportunity to attend the pre-certification
clinic in Minnesota this August, and I am happy to share why
I think that event was so helpful in preparing candidates for
the exam. The two clinicians were Justin Frank, CJF, and Mark
Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF, both of whom are Certification Instructors
and Examiners.
The primary takeaway I got from the pre-certification clinic
was knowing what to expect at the certification event. This was
accomplished by the instructors reviewing the certification guide
comprehensively, with room for the clinicians to interject their
thoughts and observations. Attendees asked questions about
everything from the proper study materials to interpretations of
the wordings within the guide. It provided a more thorough and
easy-to-understand explanation of how things go at certification,
and helped the candidates know what certification looked like
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from the Testers’ perspectives - a very helpful way to remove
the mystery that surrounded the event. There was also an
element of study help in that portion of the clinic, where the
clinicians discussed the concepts that are included in the
written exam, approximately how each section of the exam
was weighted, test-taking strategies, and topics that tend to
cause candidates problems or are frequently overlooked while
studying (such as the phases of the gaits).
There were also a few useful demos that both directly and
indirectly helped with certification. The beauty of those
demos was that there were several useful tips that one could
also easily apply to their daily work, and not just passing
certification.
One such demo was helpful for the CF shoe board, the CJF
barshoe, and also had plenty of lessons that could be used in
the field. Justin Frank showed us all how to “play the numbers”
and pass the barshoe by aiming for a score of 7 in every
category. He cut the wrong amount of steel to begin with,
and then made more intentional mistakes, but he still kept his
eye on that score of 7 in each category and made a passing
shoe. We also learned from Mark Thorkildson how to sharpen
knives by removing the bulge in the middle of the blade. This
was useful not only for tool maintenance purposes and having
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better knives on a daily basis, but also for improving our
trimming efficiency during the exam. We similarly saw demos
on some difficult shoe modifications, how to tune up our
punches, and the types of steel we use as farriers.
A major portion of the clinic involved a live shoeing, where
one instructor shod a foot to a CF standard, and the other
shod a foot to a CJF standard. Along the way, there were
many learning opportunities. Plenty of questions were asked
about time management, the biggest problems that first-
time test-takers face, where to draw the line with your work
and move on, and so forth. It was super useful to see one foot
that was shod to just barely pass the nailing/finishing section
of the CF practical test, and then redone in a way that would
achieve a higher score. Little tips and tricks like that can add
up when you’re getting ready to do your run at certification.
“The primary takeaway I got from the
pre-certification clinic was knowing
what to expect at the certification
event.”
However, it wasn’t just the nitty-gritty details that made
the event worth attending. Even more importantly, we
got to meet other people who were on the road towards
certification. Every person in the room had some sort of
interest in certification, continued education, and sharing
knowledge. Those of us who went to the pre-cert clinic and
then the certification a month later had an extra layer of
support and accountability around us, too. When we showed
up to the certification, we were all following up on what
we started a month ago, and had worked to improve since
the last time we worked together. I know it gave me a huge
morale boost, knowing that there were a bunch of people
there who were trying to achieve something meaningful
together, and all at the same time. But even before the
certification, when I was driving home from the clinic, I had
that extra motivation to get myself ready and not let those
guys down on the big day. Farriers don’t get to work as a
team very often, but through that clinic we were a team,
trying to help each other to better ourselves. It was quite
inspiring.
I had a great experience at the pre-certification clinic, and
would definitely say that everyone who attends will learn
something at the event. It is by far the most useful way
to prepare for certification, and it’s a load of fun, as well.
Between the great instruction on how to be a better shoer,
and the motivation that comes from working alongside other
farriers who are trying to learn and improve, I left with more
passion for my work and a higher standard for the quality
of work I produce daily. The connections you make at these
clinics help you stay on track to get certified, get more advice
on questions you have while you’re working or prepping for
the exam, and feel more connected to the wide network of
farriers out there. I cannot recommend it enough.
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Xavier
The following case was presented at the 2021 AFA Convention as a portion of the Therapeutic Endorsement exam.
By: Cody Bogard, CJF, TE 73
Xavier, a 14-year-old Norwegian Fjord gelding, was bought
back in August after having been sold 8 years previously. The
horse was shipped to Indiana from Washington state sight
unseen and without a prepurchase exam. Upon arrival the
horse was lame on the left front (LF). The owner had a lameness
exam performed and radiographs of the front hooves taken.
The initial radiographs revealed mineralization in the stratum
medium of the LF, indicative of what is commonly known
as white line disease (WLD). The toe of the LF was partially
debrided by the veterinarian, confirming the diagnosis. An
appointment was set for the horse to be hauled to the clinic for
a joint appointment with myself and a veterinarian specializing
in podiatry.
Written about in 1884 by Lungwitz, though called hollow wall at
the time, the pathology commonly known as white line disease
(WLD) has gone by many names through the centuries such
as seedy toe, hollow hoof, and onychomycosis. As this disease
does not actually affect the white line but rather the zona alba
of the stratum medium, white line disease is a misleading and
incorrect term. Keratolysis, or more accurately keratolysis of the
zona alba or keratolytic disease of the zona alba (KDZA) would
be far more appropriate names.
While Lungwitz was not sure of the cause at the time he wrote,
we know now that keratolysis of the zona alba is an infection
caused by a combination of fungi and anaerobic bacteria that
attack and digest the unpigmented portion of the stratum
medium known as the zona alba.
Keratolytic disease can be separated into two types, systemic
and structural. Systemic cases generally involve nutritional
deficiencies and/or environmental issues. These horses
generally have poor quality horn in all feet and may not be
sound without shoes. Structural cases are due to some type of
mechanical defect in the foot such as a separation caused by
imbalance, a flare, or a crack.
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While the systemic type can be more difficult to treat,
structural keratolytic disease can be treated by removal of
affected tissue and treatment with an antimicrobial such as
strong iodine or copper sulfate. Depending on how much
of the wall is affected, specialized shoeing may be needed
to support and protect the compromised foot.
At the initial appointment the equine was lame on the left
front. The foot was radiographed and the area of infection
debrided. The debridement extended roughly 2/3 of the
way up the hoof wall from quarter to quarter. Once all
infected areas were removed, the area was treated with
a strong iodine and the hoof shod. A glue-on cuff style
shoe was selected with the toe of the cuff removed to not
interfere with the debrided area. After the shoe was on, a
firm pour-in pad was used to provide axial support. The
right front (RF) was found to have no significant areas of
infection.
Upon examining the hinds, the right hind (RH) was found
to have a significant area of infection on the lateral and
dorsal aspects; however, the equine was unwilling to lift
the RH for any length of time. The defect was cleaned and
packed with a mixture of copper sulfate, venice turpentine,
and okam. The hoof was placed in a boot as the left hind
(LH) was of greater concern for the time being. The LH had
a sizable defect from the widest point of the foot forward.
A radiograph of the LH showed a complete separation of
the stratum internum and abaxial portion of the stratum
medium as well as rotation of the distal phalanx due to the
lack of structural integrity of the hoof capsule. This rotation
was not considered to be caused by laminitis as there were
no other symptoms present and this was the only foot
affected.
After debriding the LH, a reverse glue-on cuff shoe was
glued on. The reasoning for the reverse shoe was due
to a lack of choice in glue-on shoes on the day of the
appointment. The shoes that were available on the day
were wide-webbed and would be directly under the solear
margin of P3. A firm pour pad was used in the plantar
portion of the foot while a soft pour was used in the dorsal
portion.
A week after the initial appointment a venogram was
performed on the LH revealing a proximal displacement
of the circumflex artery compared to the distal tip of P3.
At this time Xavier was demonstrating lameness and an
unusual gait in the LH while the original lameness in the LF
had subsided. The reverse shoe was removed from the LH
and an aluminum rocker shoe made from a Morrison shoe
was nailed and glued on. The rocker type shoe was chosen
to relieve stress of the foot during motion and to allow
the horse to stand with his foot rocked forward in a rested
position while still retaining some stability. A firm pour pad
provided axial support while a piece of Play-Dough was
used to unload the area distal to the tip of P3. Due to the
soreness of the LH it was elected to leave the RH in a boot
for an additional week.
The following week the RH was partially resected and
a glue-on cuff style shoe applied with a firm pour pad.
Copper sulfate was packed into the remaining cavities. This
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setup, cuff shoe on LF and RH and rocker style shoe on LH 75
was used for 2 5-week cycles.
Roughly 3 months from the initial appointment 2 concerns
came up. First, the owner was increasingly concerned with
the cost of treatment. Secondly, while the horse was now
sound, though with an unusual gait in the LH, we were not
seeing the progress we wanted with regard to sole depth of
the LH. During this appointment a seroma was found in the
sole under the tip of P3. Rather than resetting this foot it was
bandaged for a few days and then shod with a hospital plate
made from a Sigafoos series 1 shoe with impression material
used as a packing. The other 3 feet were reset the same as
they had been done before as they were progressing well.
The decision was made to make the next appointment for
10 weeks to both save the owner some money and in an
attempt to allow the sole depth to improve before the next
reshoeing. This proved serendipitous as this was the last
week I worked before I was injured with a cut resulting in not
being able to use my hand. The next appointment 10 weeks
later would be the first day I was able to work on my own.
After the 10 weeks in a hospital plate, sole depth had
improved however the quality of sole had not. The sole
of the LH was disorganized compared to a healthy sole,
wanting to flake away and exfoliate very easily. At this time
the LH was placed in a series 1 with a frog support pad,
copper sulfate, venice turpentine and okam were used for
a packing. The RH and LF were glued one last time. By the
next appointment all but the LH were able to have shoes
nailed on. Xavier was reset with nail on shoes on 3 feet and
a glue-on with a frog support pad on the LH multiple times.
13 months after the original appointment the sole of the
LH was healthy and at an acceptable depth. At the time of
writing Xaiver is in a full set of shoes with traditional open
heel shoes on 3 feet and a glue one with frog support pad on
the LH. He is sound and in full work in dressage. Xavier will
continue to be shod in this fashion until the LH has resumed
a normal structure.
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Curtis, S. (2018). The Hoof of the Horse. Newmarket Farrier
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Dollar, J. A. W. & Wheatley, A. (1993) A Handbook of
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Russell, W. (2015). Scientific Horseshoeing (9th ed.). Lessiter.
(Original work published 1906)
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