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Local Spotlight: Horseshoe Barn Clinic Dissects Anatomy

Functional anatomy discussion focused on increasing farrier understanding of the inside of the foot for more informed trimming and shoeing decisions
By Jaime Elftman posted on January 4, 2016 | Posted in Education

The theme of the 2015 annual fall clinic at the Horseshoe Barn in Sacramento, Calif., focused on looking beyond the surface of the hoof and considering the anatomical structures and systems that affect and are affected by the way farriers trim and shoe horses’ hooves.


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Pricing for Success

California farrier offers valuable tips for how you should be charging your clients
By Jeff Cota posted on November 30, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices
What can you charge? It’s a question that farriers commonly ask and one that Adam Wynbrandt hears often. His re­sponse?
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Yearlings In Mid-September Keeneland Sale Bring Top Dollar With Special Shoeing

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 18, 2015 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
With the annual Keeneland yearling sale getting underway in mid-September, it reminded me of the May/June 1998 article we did in American Farriers Journal that detailed how these young horses were trimmed and shod to look their very best at the sale held at the Lexington, Ky., racetrack.
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An Ever Evolving Industry

The past 40 years of farriery have witnessed important changes in the business practices of the trade
September 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment
Hoof care has undergone a multitude of changes ever since the ancients domesticated the horse and assumed its responsibility. However, the last 40 years are arguably one of the most significant periods in its growth than any other 4-decade span. This time witnessed dramatic changes in how farriers work with one another, and saw unrivaled technological advancements.
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Online Extras: April 2015 Issue

April 6, 2015

Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:

  • Tool tips from Bob Smith
  • How-to videos regarding hoof packing
  • A laminitic case
  • Additional information on 3D printing
  • 2002 Shoeing For A Living featuring late farrier Carl Hayden

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Repurpose Your Old Tools

By Jeff Cota posted on April 6, 2015 | Posted in Equipment
Tools wear out. It’s a fact of life. Rather than tossing them into the scrap heap, save yourself some money and repurpose the tool into something you can use.
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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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