Articles Tagged with ''blacksmiths''

WCTV Anchor 'Horses Around' As Farrier

August 6, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

Source: Art Myers, WCTV Tallahassee

So what's a farrier, anyway? Well, think of it as a blacksmith with a master's degree in horse feet! Billy Blackman, a farrier in Jefferson County, says a farrier needs three core qualities: "The strength of Samson, the wisdom of Solomon, and the patience of Job."

Scottish Farrier Stops Steven Beane Streak At Four In World Championship Blacksmithsâ€™ Competition

July 10, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing

They're often called blacksmiths because they work with iron. They usually call themselves farriers or horseshoers. Whatever you call them, David Varini of Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland, is the 2013 World Champion. He first came to the Calgary Stampede's World Championship Blacksmiths' Competition (WCBC) presented by Mustad in 2004, Varini remembers, and then didn't return until 2008. That year, he was Reserve Champion.

Farrier's Tips For Learning Horseshoeing

June 17, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

Source: Blacksmith Buddy

When a student learning horseshoeing commits to his craft, he (or she) is entering a traditional profession that has been around since the 5th century and was once considered to be an essential part of the Blacksmith's services. The core skills of the farrier today are relatively unchanged since medieval times, and the student falls into the same role of the Blacksmith's apprentice as many others have before him during the past 800 years.

Traditional Trades Not For Faint Of Heart

June 17, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

Source: Denise Deveau, Star Phoenix

Q&A

Trimming and Shoeing the Hoof

March 2, 2013 | Posted in Shoeing

What and how do you use various landmarks for trimming and shoeing a horse?

Matty Spinelli: Farrier with a Hammer Hand

Florida shoer lost his hand more than 60 years ago, but he never stopped shoeing horses

By Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Forging

The stories of farrier courage, persistence and dedication are the stuff of legend. The desire to finish what is started transcends broken bones, failed muscles and severed blood vessels. Fortunately, most of these calamities have to be endured for only a short period.

[Video] 2009 World Championship Blacksmiths Competition

September 18, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Forging

This video showcases the sights and sounds of the WCB event at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wis.

Edward Martin... The Man And His Legacy

This Scottish farrier’s work ethic, demand for excellence and love of life, friends and poetry will live on after his recent death

By Jean Meneley posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices

I f you are a farrier anywhere in North America, your life and how you work has been dramatically affected by Edward Martin of Closeburn, Scotland.

Tool Use

Forging Hammer Control: Deliver A Big Impact With The Least Effort

Understanding how the weight and face of your hammer interact can help you hit your target with the most force and the greatest of ease

By Michael Chisham posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

As a farrier and a blacksmith by trade, I have done extensive research on hand-held forging hammers, as well as hammer techniques and control. My information has come from many different teachers and, of course, many more hours of forging.

Local Association Spotlight

New York Shoers Hone Forging Skils

Home-grown draft-shoe contest inspired by desire to challenge farriers to improve their abilities in the fire and at the anvil

By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2007 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing

Farriers Dan Yorke, Jim Nelson and Todd Gorton have all long thought it’s important for farriers to improve their forging skills. Last fall, the three friends from New York decided to do something about it.

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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