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Hoof Care First: Inside the AFA, Farrier Direct & Agritourism
Episode 3896 • 3rd March 2026 • American Horse Council Podcast • Horse Radio Network
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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:

  1. Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
  2. Guest: Martha Jones with American Farriers Association
  3. Guest: Travis Burns MSc, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF
  4. Links: Farrier Direct Safety Net - American Farrier's Association
  5. Sponsors: SmartEquine
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  1. 01:24 - Why hoof care matters
  2. 05:20 - Meet Martha & Travis
  3. 08:49 - Farrier certification & standards
  4. 13:35 - Modern materials & research
  5. 16:00 - Tech: X‑rays & radiography
  6. 19:38 - Vet–farrier teamwork
  7. 29:29 - Cost, care delays, hardship
  8. 32:37 - Launch of Farrier Direct
  9. 37:17 - Agritourism

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