Dave Farley's first experience with horses was on a retired mining horse. He now works with top level sport horses in Wellington and at the Kentucky Horse Park. He explains his approach to the horseshoeing business.
As we noted here, long-time AFJ Managing Editor Pat Tearney retired at the end of 2013. While cleaning out his office, I came across dozens of bins and folders of farrier images, all of them predating the very comfortable and convenient age of digital images.
Coshocton, Ohio, farrier Dave Farley discusses the responsibilities of both sides to make this working relationship work, as well as the AAPF/CAPF mentorship program.
Hands-on workshops and product demonstrations at clinics are commonplace in the farrier industry. What's more uncommon is getting a private lesson from a clinician. Sam Goderwis, a farrier from Burlington, Ky., won a day with Vettec's clinician Tab Pigg at the 2012 International Hoof-Care Summit.
We've heard many great stories about valuable mentors farriers have had throughout their careers. Who are the influential mentor(s) in your shoeing career and why?
At the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, farrier Dave Farley talks about how he communicates with clients and informs them of his practice's principles.
At the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, farrier Dave Farley talks about why his practice keeps sport horse clients on a 4-week hoof-care schedule.
At the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, farrier Dave Farley talks about his principle of keeping clients happy by keeping their horses happy and performing.
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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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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