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Tackling the Human Side of Horseshoeing

Husband-wife team says your interpersonal skills are as important as your shoeing skills for building your business
By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2006 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
It seems like a simple question, but when Walter and Lee Fuermann put it to an audience of farriers at the International Hoof-Care Summit, it clearly caught more than a few of them by surprise.
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Safety Between the Ties

The options are growing. Are you doing all you can to keep horses calm and cooperative during shoeing while keeping customers happy and yourself healthy?
By Ron Perszewski posted on September 1, 2006 | Posted in Equipment, Safety & Healthcare
Every shoeing session begins with the farrier gaining control of the horse. As a practical matter, most farriers secure the horse between cross-ties - a practice not everyone thinks is safe - while luckier shoers can call on an assistant or stable hand to steady the animal with a lead rope.
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Shoeing Under the Big Sky

Montana guest ranch gets its horses shod while also helping educate future farriers
By Pat Tearney posted on September 1, 2006 | Posted in Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing
The month of May is drawing to a close and spring has come to the Montana mountain country — and it’s easy to see where the state got its Big Sky Country nickname.
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Tackling Laminitis

While much has been learned about laminitis over the past 25 years, it's still critical to evaluate each horse
July 1, 2006 | Posted in Lamenesses
While much has been learned about laminitis over the past 25 years, it's still critical to evaluate each horse.
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Inside the Perimeter: Setting The Shoe Back

Shoeing to support caudal support that doesn't have to be complicated and helps a lot of horses
By Nicholas B Denson posted on July 1, 2006 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

As we all know, each association has its own set of guidelines for judging competence as far as certifications and competitions are concerned. However, the "perimeter fit" is not the only method for shoeing a horse, though many times it is the most appropriate one.


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A Room to Roam

Farrier Rich Cleland was aiming for a portable workshop when he put the pieces together for his perfect rig
By Ron Perszewski posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment
Words such as "sharp", "sporty" and even "pretty" accurately describe Rich Cleland's shoeing rig, but they don't do justice to how functional and comfortable it is.
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You Can't Keep a Good Donkey Down

Case study of an unusual animal who seems to be thriving despite losing her coffin bone
By Esco Buff posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Anatomy
One of the more amazing things about equines is how they can survive some of the worst events or traumas but perish as a result of a relatively minor one.
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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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Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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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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SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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