At the 2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic, American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter speaks with Jennifer Horn (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.) about the value of learning forging, and how the skills make you more adaptable as a shoer.
Kevin Hatridge, President of the Rocky Mountain Farrier's Association, describes one of the goals of the new Colorado Classic, creating a welcoming and learning environment for farriers new to shoeing competitions.
The farrier science program at Mesalands Community College has been selected to receive an integrated basic education skills training grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
There is a new entry in the roster of farrier organizations with the birth of the American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF), whose founding members stress its commitment to education, communication and inclusivity.
The days of being inaccessible while on the road are behind us, as is the era of mobile phone contraptions as large and heavy as brick-filled suitcases.
Farrier Dean Johanningmeier of Cross Plains, Wis., discusses the balance between keeping an open mind to new equine products and falling prey to bad/harmful ideas.
Mike Miller of Huntsville, Ala., shares some indications that who a farrier is learning from — and even the data — may not be taking the farrier down the right path of thinking.
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.
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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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