HoofWall Blog – Page 6 – Farrier Products

2012 Kentucky Oaks and Derby – Shoeing for speed

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Dan · Events, The Hoof

FPD has made the trail leading to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks a path closely followed for many years. Each year we follow the prep races and spend the week prior to the races contacting the many farriers we know that are working at the Continue reading

Farrier Anvils Flying High

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Dan · Events, On the Road

Farrier Product Distribution sponsored clinician Dave Farley, APF CF for the annual Monetta Farrier Supply Spring Fling. This event was held at Monetta's shop in South Carolina and was attended by 90-100 farriers from the southeast region. One of the highlights of the annual event Continue reading

More Farrier Art and Blacksmithing Work

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Dan · People

We received a number of emails with images of blacksmithing work done by farriers. It is quite impressive to see the detail in the work done in these blacksmithing pieces, giving us the idea that these same individuals must have their horseshoeing skills refined to Continue reading

Farrier Activity in Kentucky

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Dan · Events, People, Stores

Farrier Product Distribution had visits from 2 key stores this past week. Louise Mongeau and Cynthia Roy from Marechalerie Bromont in Quebec spent two days with FPD staff to gain a better understanding of the FPD operation and to discuss various business planning ideas including marketing and operational Continue reading

Farrier Products at 2012 Hoof-Care Summit

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Dan · Events, On the Road, People

Farrier Product Distribution just completed the annual trek to Cincinnati and the International Hoof-Care Summit. Our booth area was decked with a full range of products from our major lines, including Kerckhaert Horseshoes, Liberty and Vector nails, Bloom, FootPro and other tool lines. Continue reading

Farrier Product Distribution Expansion Moving On

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Dan · Events

The warehouse and expansion for Farrier Product Distribution is moving toward completion. Office space has been completed recently and this week the contractors have almost completed the shell for the warehouse expansion. The work is expected to be completed by early January- in time for Continue reading

Fall Farrier Events in Full Swing

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Dan · Events, On the Road, The Hoof

Right front with approx. 12 weeks growth Farrier clinics and contests fill the fall weekend calendars for many in the industry. FPD is a key sponsor for many of the events and supports the continuing education efforts of the stores and associations that host Continue reading

Here We Grow Again – Farrier Product Distribution Expansion

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Dan · Products, Stores

FPD is excited to announce an office and warehouse expansion that is now underway. With the addition of 5,000 square feet of warehouse space, we will increase our total size to 35,000 square feet and, in the process, enlarge the office space for sales Continue reading

Horseshoes Sculpted into Works of Art

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Dan · People

Our friend Jim Jimenez, farrier from southern California, forwarded information from the Horse & Man blog on a sculptor from the UK named Tom Hill. Along with it, came a phenomenal group of images of work he has done using recycled horseshoes and even nails. Continue reading

Farrier Benefit Scheduled For October

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Dan Burke · Events, People, The Hoof

The Indiana Farrier's Association has scheduled a special benefit clinic to help long time member Brad Menker who has been experiencing health issues that have prevented him from working. There will be various farrier presentations as well as a hands-on forging clinic with 3-time AFA Continue reading

Long, hot summer drawing to an end in the farrier world.

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Dan · On the Road, People, Walleye Fishing Places

It's been a long, hot summer for much of the American market this year with only slight relief even as September begins. No one suffers more from this kind of stifling heat than the farrier in his effort to keep his clients happy and his horses sound in Continue reading

Farriers in the Yearling Sale Mode

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Dan · Events, Products, The Hoof

The Lexington, Kentucky thoroughbred market is in a phase that pushes farriers exceptionally hard every year at this time. The Keeneland September Yearling Sale is just around the corner and the yearlings that have been trimmed since they were foals are now about to get their Continue reading

Farrier Clinics on the FPD Calendar

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Dan · Events

Farrier clinics have been a mainstay of the FPD educational contribution to the farrier industry and the calendar for Fall 2011 and early 2012 is already taking shape. For full details you can visit the FPD Calendar to see details of these events and others that may be coming to your Continue reading

Grinders and Expander Wheels for Farrier Use

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Dan · Products, Q&A

FPD has been selling Baldor grinders and various attachments for a number of years. Grinder set ups have become an integral part of the professional farrier’s rig. One of the most effective attachments is the expander wheel. The wheel does not have any “tension adjustment” similar Continue reading

Osage Orange – for anyone curious about farrier use of Hedgeapples

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Dan · People, Q&A

Jerry Pennington caught me off guard when he told me the handle of the knife he made came from the wood of a hedgeapple tree (Osage Orange). I've seen hedgeapples in my life so I knew what he was referring to, but I never gave any thought Continue reading

The Farrier/Blacksmith

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Dan · People

Throughout the farrier industry there are individuals with a lot of talent. Some of the most interesting work is seen not on the hoof but in special forged pieces, a hobby and passion among many farriers. Recently FPD had a pair of spurs produced by Continue reading

However, most farriers are working

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Dan · The Hoof

The first post for The HoofWall suggested giving consideration to something other than work. However, we all know it's not that easy. There are hundreds of farriers each year that are not only pushing through their rigorous daily schedule, but have challenged themselves to improve Continue reading

A History of Mark J. Scearce

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Dan Burke · Uncategorized

Guest Blog from Katie Burnett In 1947, Mark Wakefield and my grandfather Mark Scearce leased the extreme eastern portion of Science Hill known as The Chapel, or Lecture Hall, from Misses Juliet and Harriet Poynter. Together they founded Wakefield-Scearce Galleries with the intent of selling Continue reading