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Farrier Q&A: December 2016

What’s the best hoof-care tip you received this year?

December 5, 2016

A: I had been trimming an off-the-track Thoroughbred with flat feet and progress was slow. His feet wanted to “pancake” and he had thin soles. Once his teeth were floated, his hooves improved dramatically. Now it seems with each trim his feet get more upright and stronger. The mouth is the first step in digestion and helps in nutrient absorption, which invariably benefits the feet.

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Farrier Jam Sessions Expand Hoof-Care Knowledge

By Jaime Elftman posted on November 3, 2015 | Posted in Education

Many folks in this industry know that solid vet/farrier relationships are necessary for providing the best quality hoof care for horses. For the farrier community surrounding Tryon, N.C., one way to develop these relationships comes in the form of monthly Farrier Jam Sessions.

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Farriers Receive Valuable One-On-One Instruction At Monetta Clinic

By Jeff Cota posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Education, Forging

Dozens of farriers set up their rigs Thursday behind Monetta Farrier Specialties Inc. in Ridge Spring, S.C., to receive some one-on-one, hands-on instruction at the 20th annual Spring Fling clinic.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Foal Limbs And Abnormalities

December 19, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Lamenesses

Learn about a reference pocket book that can aid farriers in discussions with horse owners about abnormalities in the foal limb.

Convention Keynote Speaker To Dispense Wisdom Gleaned From Six Decades of Veterinary Practice

August 12, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Veterinary legend Dr. Marvin Beeman will share the lessons he's learned about practice and life during his nearly 60 years as a horse doctor when he delivers the keynote address at the American Association of Equine Practitioners 60th Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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[Video] Grant Moon Discusses The State Of Farriery

April 17, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Welsh farrier Grant Moon shares his thoughts on farrier training and standards.

Q&A: Farrier Education

January 11, 2014 | Posted in Education

What is your preferred method of continuing education? Clinics? Competitions? Ride alongs? Or? How has this benefited your knowledge and ability?

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Why Farriers Should Learn More About Horseshoe Nails

September 13, 2013 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Shoeing

Cornell University Head Farrier and Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center clinician Steve Kraus says by learning more about nail history and nail types, they will be more adept at using them.

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[Video] Garth Johns And Leadership/Education

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson advises that farriers should strive to gain more knowledge and discusses the value Garth Johns has provided to the industry (and professionals as a whole) in his literature and ideas on leadership.

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[Video] The IHCS Career Investment

April 11, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

At the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, farrier Dean Moshier tells us why the International Hoof-Care Summit is a quality investment for his career and furthering his education.

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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SmartPak

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