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Round Pritchel Won't Make Square Holes

But a quick fix-it can keep farriers working efficiently
December 1, 2003 | Posted in Equipment

A MISSHAPEN PRITCHEL that won’t punch clean nail holes can cause problems, such as holes that seize the nails being driven into a hoof wall.


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That Finishing Touch

Developing your own system for finishing your shoes will pay off in forging contests or for your clients at horse shows
July 1, 2003 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing
Source: Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF
Building good shoes is only part of the skills needed to compete and pass certification tests. Presentation of the finished product is also important.
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Rig Accommodates Farrier Who Can't Go Home Again

Distances to problem horses require therapeutic shoer to have everything he needs for custom fittings
By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2003 | Posted in Shoeing
NINETY PERCENT of the horses that Rob Spencer shoes are laminitic or have other serious foot problems. His emphasis on therapeutic shoeing dictates the design and content of his rig.
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Practical Tool Tips

83 Ways To Get More Out Of Your Shoeing Tools

Check these practical shoeing tool tips, tricks and techniques you can put to use tomorrow morning in your shoeing work
By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2003 | Posted in Equipment
When you're looking for new ways to get better performance out of your shoeing tools, the best way is to swap ideas with other farriers.

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Keep Your Anvil In Peak Condition

Here are solid tips for keeping your anvil looking brand new and repair ideas to get long life out of this often overlooked piece of equipment
April 1, 2003 | Posted in Equipment
There's probably nothing easier to take for granted than your anvil.
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Money Matters

If We Handed You $750, What Would You Buy?

Here's what farriers came up in terms of a "wish list" at last winter's trade shows
By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2003 | Posted in Equipment
If someone told you to pick out anything that you wanted from all of the innovative farrier tools and supplies displayed at last winter’s farrier industry trade shows, what would you take home?
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Forging By the Marshall Plan

Attention to small things, breaking job down, among the lessons taught by anvil master
By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2003 | Posted in Forging
Bob Marshall holds a shoe up to the light and checks the toe after a couple of quick blows.
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Heard 'Round The Anvil

Check out these 30 shoeing tips and tricks picked up from farriers and equine veterinarians at clinics and conferences
December 1, 2002 | Posted in Business Practices

 1. To forge a bar in an aluminum bar shoe, start with a keg shoe that’s two sizes larger than what you need. 


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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

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