Forge Fate Farrier Service

10/05/2025

Yesterday, I had the great pleasure of working at a 50-mile endurance event.
It was an incredible experience spending the day alongside the talented veterinarians and veterinary students from New Bolton Center. We shared plenty of laughs, great stories, and valuable knowledge between horses throughout the day.

I’m truly grateful for the opportunity and look forward to doing it again!

Jeff Mangone, APF II
Forge Fate Farrier Service

09/08/2025

Today I had the opportunity to assist Reginaldo in applying his very first pair of glue-on shoes to a horse. We used the EasyCare product, which is a fantastic tool for certain cases where traditional nailing may not be the best option.

Glue-on shoes can provide many benefits for horses, especially those with thin walls, damaged hooves, or situations where we want to minimize nail use. They can offer comfort, protection, and strong support—all while promoting healthier hoof growth.

What made this experience even more valuable was the collaboration. Farriery is a trade where we never stop learning, and it’s always rewarding to work alongside other professionals, share techniques, and grow together. Reginaldo did a great job, and I’m glad I could be a part of his first step into using glue-on applications.

At the end of the day, it’s about teamwork, continued education, and doing what’s best for the horse.

08/31/2025

Forge Fate Farrier Service’s very own Jeff Mangone Apf-l and Tundra are working the Bucks County Horse Park Fall Horse Trials! If you need a shoe just stop by and see us! ☺️
Good luck everyone participating this year!

08/28/2025

2025 Annual Fall Clinic is just around the corner ✅
This year our event sponsor: Farrier Education Fund.
You won't want to miss this Dusty Franklin, Cjf, Awcf educational clinic‼️ 🗓

We'd like to thank the following contributing sponsors who helped to make this event possible:
FPD, Keystone/Rate, Castle Pastics, Glu-U, Grand Circuit, Werkman, Myron McClane, Kawell, Kahn, Farriers Fix. 👏👏

08/27/2025

A rim pad should be clean and flush with the shoe always do your best to make it look as nice as you can. If you don’t have the tools for the job to make it a clean and easy process that’s ok set the goal to upgrading your rig and tools. Set aside money each day to achieve that goal and become more successful. Clients don’t care about the belt buckle or the letters at the end of your name they care about there horse getting the best!

08/26/2025

🔥 Now Accepting New Clients! 🔥
Your horse deserves the best hoof care.

✅ Serving all disciplines
✅ Specialized in therapeutic & corrective shoeing

📞 Call/Text 908-801-0145 today to book your spot with Forge Fate Farrier Service

08/01/2025

In this episode of Echoes & Embers, we sit down with internationally recognized osteopath Janek Vluggen to explore the deep science, philosophy, and practice...

07/31/2025

Edited to show the third human toe is the equilivant to the horse foot. Also the horse splint bones are thought to be the equivalent of toes 2 and 4 in the human.

What a clever way to illustrate the foot of man and lower leg of the horse.

Drawing taken from “The horse its treatment in health and disease, 1909”.

They have similarities in the bone structure however the biomechanical are quite different.

I love it when I hear folks compare horses feet to human feet and I untangle in my head, what they describe, to see if what they are saying is actually correct. Flipper feet (long toes), stones in shoes (protruding bars) etc.

My journey of biomechanics is in its infancy but it’s a truly amazing topic. I had a great 2 hour conversation with a farrier from the US today, Jeremy V. He explained such a lot to me and helped me understand more about the biomechanics.

When you consider the fetlock on the horse and the cannon bone as one of the directions of force (perpendicular) then there is the pastern line of force at at angle, it’s quite complicated. At stance it’s ok. Start the limb moving then woah……🤯🤯🤯🤯.

07/22/2025

Great information!

Most equine owners know that a negative Coggins test is a document required to be able to transport their animal across state lines, enter them in a competitive event, or board at someone's barn. But what does the phrase "negative Coggins test" actually mean?

A "Coggins" is a blood test that can only be performed by USDA-approved laboratories and checks for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) antibodies in the blood. EIA is a potentially fatal blood-borne infectious viral disease that is primarily transmitted by biting flies, particularly horseflies—which means that your animals are at risk even if they never travel or live in a closed herd.

The clinical signs of disease can vary dramatically from an acute infection to an inapparent form, but what is important to know is that it produces a persistent infection. Once an animal tests positive for EIA it becomes a lifelong source of disease transmission, so the owner can only choose between quarantine for life or humane euthanasia to ensure that large outbreaks of the disease don’t occur. There is no vaccine and no treatment for EIA.

Take-home message: While a Coggins test is a necessary travel document, don’t forget that it's also first and foremost a way to identify and remove EIA carriers to keep the disease under control.

To learn more about EIA, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/resource/equine-infectious-anemia/
or visit the Equine Disease Communication Center's website: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/

07/22/2025

TEACH 𝕚𝕥 𝓣𝓾𝓮𝓼𝓭𝓪𝔂-

It’s 🪰 buzz & 🌧️ bog season in Florida!

Here are a few common reasons we’re seeing more pulled shoes this time of year—especially with fly season in full swing and all this rain:

☔ Wet Conditions: Constant moisture weakens hoof walls and softens soles, making it harder for shoes to stay on.

🦟 Stomping at Flies: Repeated impact from stomping loosens nails and shifts shoes over time.

🌧️ Dry-to-Wet Swings: Horses going from dry stalls to wet turnout fields experience expansion and contraction in their hooves—bad news for shoe retention.

🐎 Playful Behavior: Cooler weather or pent-up energy can lead to more running, pawing, and roughhousing.

07/17/2025

We are now accepting new clients!

Forge Fate Farrier Service LLC Jeff Mangone APF I would like to welcome you to Forge Fate Farrier Service! we are Dedicated to enhancing the health and Performance of your horse with expert hoof care and personalized service. With years of experience we prioritize the well-being of your equine partn...

07/03/2025

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