Hoof Care First: Inside the AFA, Farrier Direct & Agritourism

Join us this month for a chat with the American Farriers Association about how they are working to professionalize the trade. We also introduce the newest support for horses and owners in need: Farrier Direct. Our legislative and regulatory update reviews agritourism and how it can benefit the industry. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3896 –Show Notes and Links:Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse CouncilGuest: Martha Jones with American Farriers AssociationGuest: Travis Burns MSc, CJF, TE, EE, FWCFLinks: Farrier Direct Safety Net - American Farrier's AssociationSponsors: SmartEquineSubscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.Follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookFollow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)Time Stamps:01:24 - Why hoof care matters05:20 - Meet Martha & Travis08:49 - Farrier certification & standards13:35 - Modern materials & research16:00 - Tech: X‑rays & radiography19:38 - Vet–farrier teamwork29:29 - Cost, care delays, hardship32:37 - Launch of Farrier Direct37:17 - Agritourism