American Farriers Journal Issue Survey: May/June 2015

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score, please rate the articles you found in this recent issue. (If you have no opinion, please leave the rating block blank.) Add any additional comments about American Farriers Journal at the bottom.

scale: 1=dislike, 3=neutral, 5=like

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* Frankly Speaking: Retirement Is In The Works For One Of Our AFJ Staffers
By Frank Lessiter

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Finding Success In Simplicity
Organization, tough choices and hard work help Missouri farrier to excel.
By Jeff Cota

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Back Up The Entire Foot, Not Just The Toe
Dressing the heels appropriately makes it easier to control the toe.
By Wm. Remington Leach III

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Thoughts On Medial-Lateral Balance
Colorado farrier Jim Quick shares food for thought about trimming and shoeing for a balanced foot.
By Jeremy McGovern

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The Farrier’s Role In Keratoma Cases
Connecticut farrier shares his successful protocol to remove tough tumors.
By Red Renchin

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Remembering Hank McEwan
The legacy of this horseshoer will live on through the work of the many farriers he taught and inspired.
By Jaime Elftman

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Is There A Link Between Limb Length Disparity And Asymmetrical Feet?
A study measured the hooves of a small group of horses in a previous study that examined limb length disparity.
By Marc Jerram

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Attacking Canker With Frequent Debridement And Addressing Enviornment
California farrier’s case points to importance of every-other-day hoof-knife work and controlling environmental factors.
By Pat Tearney

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Vultures, Horseshoes And Everything In-Between
Practicing ornamental blacksmithing can translate to forging skills with horseshoes.
By Jeremy McGovern

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Remembering Joe Kutz
A farrier until the end, the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame member will be remembered by many for his dedication to his peers and the industry.
By Jaime Elftman

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Hoof-Care Email Q&A
How do you use your tactile sense to help trim and/or shoe a horse?

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Sheared Heels And The Correlation To A Quarter Crack
Crack repair will be of little value unless the cause is rectified.
By Stephen E. O’Grady and H.H. Castelijns

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Giving Your Opinion For A Pre-Purchase Exam
It is important to reserve your opinions on a horse specifically related to its footcare.
By Audrey Pavia

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Where Does The Problem Originate?
An extreme case of scoliosis provides a reminder to look beyond the feet.
By Jacob Butler

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Tool Tips From A Tool Master
Roy Bloom shares tips for getting the most from the tools you use every day.
By Jeremy McGovern

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Caudal Heel Pain And Navicular Syndrome
Thinking more broadly about caudal heel pain can help develop an effective treatment.
By Doug Russo

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3 Things To Remember About Using Gas Forges
Keeping a forge running isn’t hard, but efficiency easily can be ignored.
By Jeremy McGovern

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Training Horses To Be Farrier-Friendly
Tips and tools you can recommend to get your clients' horses to stand better.
By Heather Smith Thomas

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