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Ten Farriers Inducted into the International Hall of Fame

The Kentucky Derby Museum & American Farriers Journal honor farriers in International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame
After discussing it with Kentucky Derby Museum Executive Director Randy Ray and his staff, the Museum and American Farriers Journal agreed to co-sponsor the “International Hall Of Fame” as a means of honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to your profession. This honor serves as a lasting tribute to recognizing outstanding farriers from throughout the U.S. and world who have dedicated their ca­reers to the care of the equine hoof.
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In Farriery & Life: 5 Causes of Distortion

An early-morning devotional gathering at the International Hoof-Care Summit, is a testimony of how ‘iron truly sharpens iron.’

From my perspective, our biggest job as farriers is to manage distortion. If we can manage distortion in a horse's foot, we can give them the best chance of success – for a long life and a competitive career. 


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Book Review

For the Want of a Nail, the Shoe Was Lost

By Chris Gregory, FWCF, CJF, ASF

Who has directly influenced your farrier career? If you’re just starting out, your list likely isn’t long. A little time and initiative will eventually fill the gaps. If you have some skin in the game, your list might resemble the one compiled by Chris Gregory in his book, For Want of a Nail, the Shoe Was Lost.


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Farriers Honor Lee Liles

Memorial anvils reflect Liles’ impact on farrier world

The late International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame member Lee Liles will be honored through his love of horseshoeing tools. Liles has been laid to rest in three anvil urns created by Chuck Milne, owner of Texas Farrier Supply in Kennedale, Texas. This is a fitting honor for someone who respected the farrier craft so deeply.


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The Reluctant Remedial Shoer

California farrier Travis Koons finds success relying on a minimalist approach in therapeutic cases
“You don’t want to shoe lames horses, trust me.” Bob Marshall tried to warn the confident young farrier, but the then 18-year-old Travis Koons had made up his mind. The Hemet, Calif., youngster had printed business cards, announcing that his farrier practice specializes in pathological, remedial and corrective horseshoeing.
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What Makes A Good Clip?

Farriers offer critical advice on how to properly apply clipped shoes
When a well-clipped shoe is applied correctly, it sure looks sharp on a horse’s hoof. Some farriers will even go so far as to call them sexy. Proclivities aside, they serve an important function. “Clips are mainly used to improve the security of the shoe on the foot and relieve stress on the nails,” says Tucumcari, N.M., farrier Jim Keith. “They can be applied anywhere around the wall perimeter, but usually only in the anterior half due to their ability to constrict wall movement. They may be used to contain wall flares.”
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