Partners

We take this opportunity to express our appreciation to our "Educational Partners".  Through these Partners, the AAPF/IAPF is able to offer educational events, articles, materials, and videos to the farrier industry.

ACR ALUMINUM HORSESHOES
Chemin des Queutes ZAC des Hunaudires  72230 Ruaudin, France
Phone:  + 33 (0) 2 43 75 08 12
Email:  karl.herriau@ac-concepts.com
Web:  http://www.acr-concept.com/en
AAPF/IAPF Member:  Karl Herriau, Area Sales Manager

"Our range of horseshoes has been designed for farriers and vets by a farrier himself. Our aim is to satisfy the sports and orthopedic demands which are continually changing for all horses i.e show-jumping, riding school and racehorses. To this end, we work closely with top horsemen of all disciplines and we have developed a wide range of products, combining quality and performance. We are happy to cater for the requirements of horse specialists and do our best to satisfy them."

AMERICAN FARRIERS JOURNAL / LESSITER MEDIA
16655 W Wisconsin Ave (PO Box 624), Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: (262) 782-4480 
Fax: (262) 782-1252
Email: jmcgovern@lesspub.com
Web: www.americanfarriers.com
AAPF/IAPF Members: Frank Lessiter, Jeremy McGovern, Jeff Cota, and Amy Johnson
 
"American Farriers Journal is the only North American publication dedicated 100% to fulfilling the ever-changing educational needs of today's equine hoof-care professional. Farriers, trimmers, equine veterinarians and equine specialists keenly interested and skilled in footcare read American Farriers Journal. This paid subscriber publication provides instructional articles on topics such as foot and leg anatomy, balance, motion studies, equine physiology, forging techniques, hoof nutrition, trimming, therapeutic shoeing, specialty shoeing, new products and other techniques of special interest to readers."

ANATOMY OF THE EQUINE LLC
7292 N Ellexson Dr, Tucson, AZ 85743
Phone: (540) 718-1802
Email: paige.poss.anatomy@gmail.com
Web: www.anatomy-of-the-equine.com
AAPF/IAPF Member: Paige Poss APF & Jenny Edwards
 
"The horse is a complex, intriguing animal. Anatomy-of-the-Equine is the unraveling of this complexity, a quest to understand the horse from the ground up. As hoof care providers, we have sought to understand what diagnostic tools do not show. For instance, why does the external hoof not always reflect the soundness of the horse? A comprehensive understanding of what is deep inside the hoof is critical. Without it, we are often only making assumptions. To help farriers, veterinarians, and informed horse owners, we created a bridge between "book" anatomy and the living breathing horse. By using a variety of modalities to learn the anatomy of horses including carefully dissecting, diligently photographing and then identifying all of the structures; this allows us to visualize and understand the interrelationship between the structures."

BAY HORSE INNOVATIONS INC.
1275 Sea Biscuit Way, Cynthiana, KY 41031
Phone:  (859) 234-5678
Email: brent@bayhorseinnovations.com
Web: www.bayhorseinnovations.com
AAPF/IAPF Members:  Debbie & Brent Chidsey CF APF

"The original innovators, servicing all brands. Now with two U.S. locations to serve you - Cynthiana, Kentucky and Groton, New York. Where quality is an attitude and attention is to detail."

BLOOM FORGE
PO Box 116, Drummond, WI 54832
Phone: (715) 739-6331
Email: bloomfrg@cheqnet.net
Web: www.farrierproducts.com/bloom.html
AAPF/IAPF Member: Royden Bloom CJF APF-I
 
"Recognized throughout the industry, Roy Bloom has a reputation for the greatest attention to detail - and maximum performance - for every product he manufactures.  When you purchase tools from Bloom Forge, they come to you ready to function for the purpose they were intended.  With over 25 years experience as a farrier, Roy understands the use of the tools. During his many years as a farrier, he has perfected his forging skills as a blacksmith, as well, bringing a unique understanding of the characteristics of the materials and stresses they endure in use.  Anyone who has seen ornamental work Roy has created, appreciates the ability he has to shape and work metal."

CASTLE PLASTICS INC.
11 Francis Street, Leominster, MA 01453
Phone: 978-534-6220 or 800-922-7853
Fax: 978-534-915
Email: castle@net1plus.com
Web: www.castleplastics.com
AAPF/IAPF Members:  Joe & Lindsey Serafini
 
"Castle Plastics manufactures a complete line of hoof pads. Along with our Castle pads, we continue to carry our Hoof Prints Impak pads. We also manufacture a Magnetic, Performance, Cushion Frog, Egg Bar and many different styles of Sno Pads. We also offer a Pour Pad, Large Draft, and 2 Degree Large Draft pad. Still available is our Hoof Boot in five sizes."

DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS
7015 College Blvd., Suite 525, Overland, Park, KS 66211
Phone: (888) 337-0929
Fax: (913) 327-0016
Email: shelly.derks@dechra.com
Web: www.dechra-us.com
AAPF/IAPF Member: Shelly Derks
 
"Dechra is committed to helping you care for animals. We do this by providing you with quality products and the very highest level of support. This is why DECHRA is one of the fastest growing global brands in the veterinary market. Dechra has a long history in the veterinary health market dating back to 1819, when the company was established as Arnolds & Son, originally manufacturing prosthetic limbs. The company first turned its attention to veterinary medicine during the Crimean War. More recent changes, including a number of highly successful acquisitions, have helped shape the current business. However, our heritage has undoubtedly contributed to Dechra being the successful business that it is now is."DECHRA is one of the fastest growing global brands in the veterinary market. Dechra has a long history in the veterinary health market dating back to 1819, when the company was established as Arnolds & Son, originally manufacturing prosthetic limbs. The company first turned its attention to veterinary medicine during the Crimean War. More recent changes, including a number of highly successful acquisitions, have helped shape the current business. However, our heritage has undoubtedly contributed to Dechra being the successful business that it is now is."

DIAMOND FARRIER COMPANY
361 Haven Hill Road (PO Box 1328), Shelbyville, KY 40065
Phone: (502) 633-9889
Fax:  (502) 633-4168
Email: sales@diamondfarrierusa.com
Web: www.diamondfarrierusa.com
AAPF/IAPF Member: Ed Szymanski
 
"Founded in 1908 as the Diamond Calk Company by blacksmith Otto Swanstrom, today Diamond Farrier is owned and managed by the Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoe Company. From a modest beginning in Duluth, Minnesota, manufacturing only horseshoes by hand, Otto could not have imagined how this iconic brand would grow into the one-stop brand for farriers it is today; offering horseshoes, farrier tools, and horseshoe nails. As the world's largest independent horseshoe manufacturer, the Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoe Factory is a market leader in the farrier industry. As a family-owned company since 1906, Kerckhaert shares Diamond's heritage and experience and brings added passion and innovation for quality and design of the product."

EASYCARE INC.
2300 E. Vistoso Commerce Loop Rd., Tucson, AZ 85755
Phone: (800) 447-8836
Email: admin@easycareinc.com
Web: www.easycareinc.com
AAPF/IAPF Member:  Garrett Ford APF

"Here at EasyCare, it's all about the horse and their human partners. Our business is manufacturing and distributing proven equine products that will enhance performance, provide protection, increase comfort for the horse and rider, and enrich the overall human-horse experience. Throughout five thousand years of domestication, the horse has had a more significant impact on human history than any other animal. Our goal is to help make the future of the horse/rider relationship as fulfilling and exciting as the past. What began in 1970 with the invention of the first Easyboot by Dr. Neel Glass to help a beloved family horse suffering from navicular disease, has since evolved into an entire line of hoof boots that provide an excellent alternative to iron shoes. This is due in part to the dedication, desire, and diligence on the part of an incredible team of people. We're a company that cares deeply about horses and we will continue to develop products that provide comfort, support, and performance for our equine partners. We are more committed than ever to continue to create innovative hoof boot designs with features and options that will allow horse owners to provide a natural hoofcare solution for their horses."

EPONAMIND
6720 Linne Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: 805-239-3505
Fax:  910-246-0687
E-mail: monique@eponatech.com
Web: www.eponashoe.com
AAPF/IAPF Members:  Monique Craig APF and John Craig

"After a career of studying Equine Biomechanics and the way horses behave in nature, a horse owner, frustrated with the way her beloved Stallions chronic lameness was being treated invented the EponaShoe. Scientifically proven to allow the horse to move with more natural biomechanics, EponaShoe benefits the health of the whole horse and may extend the riding career of most performance horses.  Horses of all disciplines have tried and loved the EponaShoe. Whether it be a western event, dressage, trail, endurance, eventing, ranching, or just a pleasure ride; the EponaShoe gives a horse unmatched comfort by simulating the conditions under which horses would naturally maintain their hooves."

EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION
11924 W Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 10-A 377, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone:  800-792-6068
E-mail: contact@equestianaid.org
Web:  www.equestianaid.org

"The Equestrian Aid Foundation assists people from all corners of the horse world who are coping with catastrophic injury or illness and financial crisis. We help to rebuild lives. Equestrian Aid has provided over $2.7 million in needs-based grant support and a promise of hope since its inception 21 years ago to breeders, farriers, grooms, riders, trainers and other members of the equestrian community who are facing life-changing or life-threatening health crises and need help to pay for basic living and rehabilitative expenses."

EQUICAST INC.
506 State Hwy 115, Penrose, CO 81240
Phone:  (719) 372-7463
Fax:  (719) 372-7272
Email:  edssinc@gmail.com
Web:  www.equicast.com
AAPF/IAPF Member:  Cody & Gene Ovnicek RMF CLS APF

"Equicast and our line of therapeutic shoes treat a variety of hoof problems like laminitis, (founder) white line disease, thrush, and navicular disease. In addition, our proven system treats many poor hoof quality problems that often lead to bigger problems like, broken coffin bones, long toe-low heel syndrome, and many other lameness issues. Our line of EVA Leather Therapeutic Shoes, The EVA Wood Therapeutic Shoes, and/or Dr. Mike Steward's Wooden Therapeutic Shoes along with Equicast and our proven therapeutic rehabilitation program produces healthy and sound horses. Equicast and our line of Therapeutic Shoes are solutions that produce sound horses and make you look good."

FARRIER PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION
361 Haven Hill Road (PO Box 1328), Shelbyville, KY 40065
Phone: (800) 468-2879  or  (502) 633-5767
Fax:  (502) 633-5863
Email: fpd@farrierproducts.com
Web: www.farrierproducts.com
AAPF/IAPF Member: Dan Burke CF APF
 
"Founded in 1990, Farrier Product Distribution, Inc. is a wholesale-only distributor of farrier and related equine products.  Considered a leader in bringing groundbreaking products and service to the Farrier industry, the company distributes to suppliers throughout North America.  FPD dealers receive the best service in the industry, allowing them to provide the same great service to you the customer. The strength of the company can be attributed to the guiding principles of the organization: highest quality in product lines, superior service to customers, and dedication to the industry. FPD is also proud of their leadership in providing and supporting educational clinics and programs to professional farriers."

FARRIERS' FIX HOOF OIL
PO Box 191, Bedford, NY 10506
Phone: (888) 779-7775
Email: Paul.Heller@FarriersFix.com
Web: www.farriersfix.com
AAPF/IAPF Member: Paul Heller APF

This product was originally created to sell to other farriers. Like many farriers, I have always encountered the basic problems found in many horses sore feet, thrush, feet that are either too soft or too hard and brittle, founder (laminitis), quarter cracks and white line disease. I started looking for a topical treatment and experimented with various ingredients; until I came up with what I now call Farriers Fix Hoof Oil.  Farriers Fix has all natural ingredients and those who compete can be assured that it has tested negative under FEI guidelines. Farriers Fix works like Magic in the words of my clients. Horses that were suffering from stone bruises or were trimmed too short, in many cases, were rideable the next day the ultimate proof of a product that works."

G.E. FORGE & TOOL INC.
959 Highland Way, Grover Beach, CA 93433
Phone: (877) 433-6743
Email: joshua@geforge.com
Web: www.geforge.com
AAPF/IAPF Members: Bob & Josh Garner

"In 1946, George Earnest setup a small shop in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to fill requests for custom-made horseshoeing tools. One farrier told another about nippers that cut better and lasted longer than any others, and the enterprise grew. The business has changed ownership and location several times since, but the tools that are named for George Earnest still make the shoers work easier and hold up better under hard use than all the rest. Our pledge to our customers is to continue this tradition of excellence, combining the craftsmanship of skilled hands with modern methods and machinery, to produce superior tools. Since 1973, the Garner family has owned and operated G.E. Forge & Tool. During this time, they have developed and produced many, industry-leading products. This tradition is continuing into its third generation with no end in sight. Our high-quality staff aim to give you the customer service and quality product you deserve."

HANTON HORSESHOES
825 Antioch Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Phone: (502) 321-6619
Email: info@broadlinefarriersolutions.com
Web: www.hantonhorseshoes.com
AAPF/IAPF Members: Torri & Pat Broadus CF APF-I & Matt Spoerlein APF

Hanton Horseshoes represents a revolutionary new way to apply horseshoes.  Our special tabbed design allows for the application of shoes without any glue on the bottom of the foot or locking in the horses heels.  In addition, the quick and easy application process using our unique blister system allows the glue to set with the horse standing in a weight-bearing position for a natural, correct fit, all while providing a safer way to shoe for both the horse and farrier.  They are available in aluminum and steel styles and the steel may be hot-fit and reset for added value.  Visit our website for a retailer near you or to order directly."

THE HORSE MEDIA GROUP LLC
3101 Beaumont Centre Circle Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40513
Phone: 859-276-6789
Fax: 859-276-2462
Email: admin@TheHorse.com
Web:  www.TheHorse.com
AAPF/IAPF Members: Marla Bickel & Stephanie Church

NANRIC INC.
133 S. Main St., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Phone: (502) 839-6742
Fax: (502) 839-6766
Email: redden@nanric.com
Web: www.nanric.com
AAPF/IAPF Members:  Ric Redden DVM APF, Nancy Redden, and Shannon Redden

"In 2001, NANRIC, a retail and on-line store, was established to provide a service link between Dr. Redden's innovative concepts and the many therapeutic products that he routinely uses for his podiatry cases. NANRIC is owned by Dr. Ric and Nancy Redden, the former owners of Advance Equine and Kentucky Blacksmith Supply. Shannon Redden is the Marketing Director and Manager of the company. 

Our mission at NANRIC is to provide the ultimate care possible for your horse and exceptional customer service. As you browse through our website and the specialty products we offer, keep in mind that we are here to meet your needs. If there is an item you need and cannot find, call us toll-free at (877) 462-6742. We will go the extra mile to find what you're looking for. We take pride in offering you high-quality products and the knowledge you need to use them.

Our goal is to extend our local and global reach in the equine podiatry industry.  We have shipped to over 50 countries thus far and consider it a privilege to serve new and existing customers worldwide."