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Keeping Trail Horses On The Trails

Several farriers share how they manage the footcare challenges of weekend trail riders
By Shannon Venegas posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
A lot of discussion and worry surround trimming and shoeing performance horses. But the truth of the matter is that the majority of farriers handle backyard and pleasure horses.
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Take Advantage Of 10,000 Years Of Shoeing Experience

By Frank Lessiter posted on February 28, 2014 | Posted in Education

When Bob Smith concluded the International Hoof-Care Summit program in late January, he told attendees that he hoped they had taken full advantage of the more than 10,000 years of trimming and shoeing experience that was represented by the folks attending this event.


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Shoeing In California’s Wine Country

Farrier Matt Frederick works on a front foot of a horse in California’s Napa Valley, the center of the California wine country.
By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing
Farriers come into the business in many different ways and from many different fields. But Matt Frederick, who shoes in Napa Valley, Calif., may come as close as any to having a unique beginning.
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Bidding a Shoeing Contract

Footcare contracts can be profitable, but you can lose your shirt if they are not written properly
By Bob Smith posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
Bidding a shoeing job for a park service, police department or a large barn can be rewarding or disastrous - depending upon how well you research your bid.
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What’s it Cost to Trim, Shoe Horses?

If you don’t have a handle on all your costs, it’s impossible to know what you should be charging
By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
While a farrier's top priority is normally the care of hooves, you must be equally concerned with earning a living and dealing with the business aspects of the profession.
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12 Reasons Why Stumbling May Not Be a Horseshoeing Problem

Before you follow an owner’s or trainer’s instructions to modify a shoe, consider these other reasons why a horse is stumbling
By Bob Smith posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses
Farriers often hear an owner say, "My horse stumbled, so my trainer said to tell you to rocker the toes." Many trainers and owners believe that a rolled or rocker toe is all that is needed to "correct" stumbling.
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