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The Backyard Horse

The Year of the Backyard Horse

Introducing a new AFJ series that will zero in on what many farriers say provides the backbone of their shoeing book
By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing
The first “Shoeing For A Living” story that I ever did pretty much revolved around backyard horses.
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The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

Of Prices, Profits and Markups

Understanding how much you need to charge for your products and services is vital to the success of your farrier business
By Esco Buff posted on January 4, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices
The ultimate reason for developing a successful pricing system is to make a profit from your work and the products you sell. The amount of profit you’ll realize depends on your costs, selling price, the number of products sold and/or the amount of service rendered.
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Hank Highfield

Perennial Contender Wins World Championship

The world’s top shoers gather each year in Alberta, Canada, and this time it’s James Blurton standing alone at the top
September 1, 2009 | Posted in Forging

After placing in the top 10 in each of his 15 previous attempts, James Blurton of Wales wears the crown as the world’s best blacksmith.


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John Lyons

American Farrier's Association Convention Highlights

The 38th annual gathering of the AFA brought together farriers from around the globe
By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
Chattanooga, Tenn., is usually associated with American railway history. However, in late February 2009, the city was all about horses when it hosted hundreds of shoers attending the 38th Annual Convention of the American Farrier’s Association.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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Life Data Labs

Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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