Articles Tagged with ''shoeing''

Shoeing For A Living

[Video] Shoeing For Elvis

June 26, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing

This farrier has spent nearly 30 years shoeing horses for the King of rock 'n roll.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Backyard Horses And Working Conditions

June 23, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Shoeing

Canton, Ohio, farrier Richard Armentrout mostly works on backyard horses, and discusses challenges that come with shoeing them. He also touches on how he makes due in less than ideal working conditions.

Farrier Tips

Is Your Schedule Costing You Money?

By Jeff Cota posted on June 19, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

While it's important to keep a horse on a regular schedule to avoid foot problems, it's also important for the farrier to avoid financial problems.

NC Farrier Gives Students A Lesson In Shoeing

May 5, 2014 | Posted in Education

Source: News Observer

As planes flew overhead and train whistles blew in the distance, Briarcliff Elementary School students saw firsthand Friday how people got around before the age of mechanized travel.

Develop A Hot Shaping Fitting System

May 5, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing

When it comes to hot shaping and fitting, the shoe you pick will directly influence the success of your results. You have to remember there are two parameters that should fit before nailing on a shoe.

Spanish Lake Clinic: We Are "Horseshoers"?, Not Just "Hoofshoers"

By Jaime Elftman posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Education

The Spanish Lake Blacksmith Shop and the Homestead Veterinary Hospital hosted a 2-day clinic from June 6-7 in Villa Ridge, Mo. (June 6) at the Homestead Veterinary Hospital and in Foristell, Mo. (June 7) at the Spanish Lake Blacksmith Shop, drawing 35 attendees. All proceeds from the clinic were donated to the Therapeutic Horsemanship and Animal Health Foundation.

Q&A: Hammers

April 25, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

How many different hammers do you use for your forge work? What are they and what are their particular uses?

Farrier Finds a New Destination during a 14-Year Journey

By Jeff Cota posted on April 11, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing

Every farrier has his or her own way of shoeing a horse. The path one chooses depends on several variables - knowledge and comfort level to name just two. Of course, paths are also dependent upon the pathologies of the hoof itself.

Dressage Hoof Care: Tailor A Strict Shoeing Schedule For Each Dressage Horse

By Red Renchin posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

Continuous foot growth is both an advantage and a disadvantage while shoeing dressage horses.

Farrier Tips

Need Sole Support? Raid The Toy Box

By Jeff Cota posted on March 27, 2014 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Shoeing international sport horses often forces a farrier to use some creativity to solve problems. If a horse you're shoeing needs a little extra support, U.S. Olympic team farrier Steve Teichman suggests raiding your child's toy box.

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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