Blacksmith

Don't Look Past The Blacksmith

February 16, 2020

“I’ve had more than my share of cuts and bumps and broken bones: A shattered kneecap, a couple of broken ribs, broken wrist, a couple of broken bones in the hand, so it certainly takes its toll on you...

Fika With Jonas Tackles Shoeing Topic

To shoe or not to shoe – that is one of the questions addressed in the third edition of 'Fika with Jonas,' which airs on YouTube, starting today (May 1).

Owners/Farriers Clinic Saturday

November 20, 2014

Officials with System Fencing have announced that a horse owners and farriers clinic will be taking place this Saturday (November 22) at 14321 5th Line Nassagaweya in Rockwood, Ont.

Shoeing On Showcase

September 19, 2014

When it comes to shoeing, it is safe to say that every farrier can relate to the sentiment that, “You can read about it, you can talk about it, but doing it is a different story."

Wall Street Journal Covers S-Bred Racing

It isn't every day that you see The Wall Street Journal shine its light on a harness racing story. The occurrence happened this week, and it was somewhat surprising to see what aspect of the industry ...

Orthotics For Equine?

October 09, 2012

In the unrelenting quest to keep racehorses sound, owners go to many extremes to keep their equine feeling good and performing to the top of their ability. It may not be a cure-all for keeping your ch...

Combs, 74, Still A "Loyal Employee"

The term 'loyal employee' may have been made for blacksmith Loren Combs. Combs has been the blacksmith for the backside of the track since before Hoosier Park was even open for business

Early Morning Blaze Destroys Barn

Flames illuminated the dark early-morning skies today at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds, a facility in Maine which hosts live cards of harness racing