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How Important Is Continuing Education?

By Marc Condrey posted on October 13, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Equipment

Why do I spend all this time away from my wife and kids going to clinics, pursuing certifications, competing in contests, riding with other farriers and spending time in my shop practicing?

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Industry Greats Rally To Ring The Anvil For Late Farrier

By Jeff Cota posted on December 2, 2016 | Posted in Education

It’s been a somber time for Kraig Milam. You see, the New Albany, Ind., farrier recently lost John Mills, a dear friend and fellow farrier after a lengthy illness, and Milam wanted to honor him.

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Continuing Red’s Legacy

By Jeff Cota posted on October 6, 2016 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since his passing, yet what’s not so surprising is the indelible mark that Red Renchin left on the farrier industry.

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More Time To Say Your Word On Horse Protection

By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 23, 2016 | Posted in Education

When the United States Department of Agriculture announced the proposed changes to the Horse Protection Act in July 2016, the general equine industry rejoiced. “Finally,” they thought, “a real effort to end soring.” After all, attempted legislation against soring died in the past by being stalled in the sausage mill of Washington, D.C.

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USDA Clear As Mud On Horse Protection Changes

By Jeff Cota posted on September 9, 2016 | Posted in Education

The farrier industry received a harsh reminder of this axiom while wading through the substantial changes that were recently proposed by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service as a means to end soring.

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Proposed Horse Protection Act Changes Could Hurt Farriers More Than Help Horses

By Jeremy McGovern posted on August 26, 2016 | Posted in Education

I attended Catholic grade school when corporal punishment inflicted by nuns was still permitted. Throughout my time in kindergarten to grade 8, there was one particular nun whose apparent fondness for punishment made her stand out from the rest. She had tactics that would make an Abu Gharib prison guard blush.

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Helping Save A Draft Horse Breed

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 12, 2016 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

A few weeks ago, I learned Karene Topp had passed away. She had served for more than 4 decades as secretary/treasurer of the American Cream Draft Horse Association.

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Farrier Fellowship Comes To The Bluegrass State

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 15, 2016 | Posted in Education

There never can be too many opportunities for bridging the farrier community. Too many divisions exist, and these are sometimes based in perception rather than reality. Nothing just happens to generate unity — it takes the efforts of those within the industry to accomplish this.

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A Simple Step to CYA

By Jeremy McGovern posted on June 17, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

A client has fired you at some point in your career. In the future, you likely will be fired again. It’s just the nature of the business. And the causes for firing are seemingly endless.

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Equine Imaging Advances Could Produce Magical Results

By Jeff Cota posted on June 2, 2016 | Posted in Equipment

By their nature, scientists bristle at the notion that anything is otherworldly — particularly in science. Where they refuse to venture, renowned writer Sir Arthur C. Clarke embraced the connection with wide-eyed wonderment.

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How Important Is Continuing Education?

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More Time To Say Your Word On Horse Protection

USDA Clear As Mud On Horse Protection Changes

Proposed Horse Protection Act Changes Could Hurt Farriers More Than Help Horses

Helping Save A Draft Horse Breed

Farrier Fellowship Comes To The Bluegrass State

A Simple Step to CYA

Equine Imaging Advances Could Produce Magical Results

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