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Celebrating the Industry

The 11th annual National Farriers Week is a time for clients to recognize the quality work of shoers
May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
When you flip the calendar to July, you are probably hitting your peak shoeing period. Unlike the rest of the population, you aren’t counting down the days to a summer vacation on a sandy beach — you are focused on business
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Signposts of the Hoof

An informal survey finds many different landmarks are used to guide hoof trimming
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
Just about all farriers and hoof-care professionals acknowledge that the trim is the foundation of good hoof care. There isn’t much argument about that.
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Farriery for the Young Horse

Proper hoof care in the first weeks of a foal’s life is essential
May 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
Among the many factors that dictate the success of the foal as a sales yearling or a mature athlete are decisions and management concerning feet and limbs during the first few months of life.
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Shoeing For A Living

All in the Shoeing Family

Husband-and-wife Peter and Angie Reynolds each have their own way of running a shoeing business
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
The first stop of the day for Angie Reynolds doesn't actually involve shoeing. It's just a short distance from her rural home near White, Ga. She pulls her truck to the side of the road and her three children — Matthew, 11, Andrew, 8, and Katrina, 6 — pile out at their school bus stop. Angie waits a few minutes until the bus arrives and she sees the kids safely away. Then she's ready to start her "Shoeing For A Living" day.
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Make the Most of the Economic Downturn

Here are valuable income-boosting ideas suggested by footcare professionals to help you ride out the current economic storm
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
There's no doubt that effective pricing and getting paid are critical to your success. While there is no easy answer, no quick fix or any single solution, there are numerous things you can do to adapt to the current troublesome economic conditions.
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How I Met the Iron Halter

Farrier won over by effectiveness of Noavel Headstall’s use in potentially dangerous situations.
By Chris Gregory posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
As a horseshoeing school owner, there is no end to the bad horses I get to work on. Once most guys have reached the point in their careers that I have, bad horses are a part of the distant past, a reputable farrier simply has to say no and can afford to do so.
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Hoof Trimming Via Hoof Mapping

Veteran farrier finds technique helps avoid trimming too much or too little from horses’ hooves
By Jamey Carsel posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
When trimming hooves for shoeing or for a horse that’s going barefoot, I see a lot of up-and-coming farriers go through stages of either trimming too little or too much hoof. The right touch is tough to learn.
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Hoof Trimming Dos and Don'ts

A Hall Of Fame shoer’s tips on this essential footcare task
By Toby Raymond posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
The trim is the key to establishing a level hoof and using the right tools in the right way are essential elements in accomplishing this task. No tool in the world can take the place of skilled handling. Bob Peacock, owner of Farrier Science Clinic in Hamilton, Ohio, and a member of the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame, offers this advice, based on the more than 40 years he's spend in hoof care.
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Hoof Care on Parade

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.

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