Articles Tagged with ''Cornell University''

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New Cornell University Farrier Class Breaks Glass Ceiling

March 4, 2018 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Forging, Shoeing

Cornell University admitted three new students to its exclusive farrier program in January 2018, continuing an educational tradition that has been upheld for more than 100 years. However, this particular class differs from all others because, for the first time in the program’s history, the three students selected for the program are all women.

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Hudson Valley Farrier Has Hoof-Care In Her Blood

September 3, 2017

Source: Poughkeepsie Journal

Elke Albrecht only has been apprenticing as a farrier for 3 years, but she knows she’s found her passion.

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Cornell Promotes Steve Kraus To Senior Lecturer

By Jeff Cota posted on August 1, 2017 | Posted in Education

After more than a half-century in farriery, Steve Kraus continues to earn accolades and achievements in a trade that he loves.

Briefings: July/August 2017

July 3, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment, Diseases, Lamenesses

Weighing The Difference Between Innovation And Fad What’s the difference between a product that is innovative and one that’s merely a fad? It’s a question that farriers wrestle with regularly, says Steve Kraus, head farrier at Cornell University.

Digital Options To Improve Your Practice

Farriers offer advice on using technology to expand knowledge for both you and your clients

By Jeff Cota posted on December 5, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Education, Equipment

They’re everywhere. Every time you turn around, someone’s nose is in a smartphone. In fact, you probably have a holder or two who do little but text, check social media or surf the Internet the entire time you’re under the horse.

Eliminating Mistakes and Fallacies When Using Glue

Trio of farriers share their knowledge for better adhesive outcomes

By Jeff Cota posted on April 4, 2016 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing

Using adhesives in your farrier work isn’t much different than when you first started out forging shoes and nailing them on. It simply takes time and practice.

Shoeing for a Living

Horseshoeing’s Engineering Puzzle Charms Finger Lakes Farrier

Kirk Smith enjoys the challenge of balancing the horse’s system of levers and pulleys

By Jeff Cota posted on March 7, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Horses have been a staple in Kirk Smith’s life long before he started shoeing horses in Freeville, N.Y.

He always had horses while growing up in the small farming town of Clark in northeastern South Dakota. He cut his teeth working cattle part-time as a high school student and later during his summer breaks while attending Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. Along the way, he broke and trained horses.

Hot Topics From AFJ’s Blog

A look at our most popular online blogs from the past year, with a fresh perspective

November 1, 2014 | Posted in Education

Each week, American Farriers Journal editors discuss the latest events, hot topics and hoof-care techniques in our electronic newsletter.

Farrier Tips

Worn Out Nail Holes Putting A Burr Under Your Saddle?

By Jeff Cota posted on May 7, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing

Steve Kraus, head of Farrier Services at Cornell University, uses a size 8 copper rivet burr with a #5 slim blade horseshoe nail when the holes wear out but the shoe is still usable.

Briefings

March 1, 2014 | Posted in Education

Videos

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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Articles Tagged with ''Cornell University''

New Cornell University Farrier Class Breaks Glass Ceiling

Hudson Valley Farrier Has Hoof-Care In Her Blood

Cornell Promotes Steve Kraus To Senior Lecturer

Briefings: July/August 2017

Digital Options To Improve Your Practice

Eliminating Mistakes and Fallacies When Using Glue

Horseshoeing’s Engineering Puzzle Charms Finger Lakes Farrier

Hot Topics From AFJ’s Blog

Worn Out Nail Holes Putting A Burr Under Your Saddle?

Briefings

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