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Hoof-Care Highlights: Dec. 21, 2024

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 21, 2024

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: Dec. 14, 2024

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 14, 2024

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: Nov. 30, 2024

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 30, 2024

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Educating the Next Generation of Rising Shoeing Stars

Checking in with 2014 Rising Shoeing Star Diego Almeida

By Maclaren Krueger posted on November 25, 2024 | Posted in Education

Check in with 2014 Rising Shoeing Star Diego Almeida — program director for the Montana State University Farrier School — who says teaching makes him a better farrier.

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Each Mistake is a Learning Opportunity

Checking in with 2019 Rising Shoeing Star Gary Gullo Jr.

By Maclaren Krueger posted on November 25, 2024 | Posted in Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

Check in with 2019 Rising Shoeing Star Gary Gullo Jr., who says that though he's been fortunate enough to shoe some of the highest-performing horses in the world, the best moments are when he can turn a lame horse sound.

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Competition Sharpens Wisconsin Farrier's Skills

Checking in with 2011 Rising Shoeing Star Joe Nygren

By Maclaren Krueger posted on November 25, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Check in with 2011 Rising Shoeing Star Joe Nygren, who learned primarily through competition, and can now say he was a two-time member of the American Farriers Team with three Top 10 finishes at the Blacksmith World Championship.

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Kentucky Farrier Excels by Developing his Network

Checking in with 2015 Rising Shoeing Star Sam Zalesky

By Maclaren Krueger posted on November 25, 2024 | Posted in Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

Check in with 2015 Rising Shoeing Star Sam Zalesky — former Rood & Riddle resident farrier with a current practice shoeing English sport horses — who built his practice through networking and supporting his fellow farriers.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: Nov. 16, 2024

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 16, 2024

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: Nov. 2, 2024

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 2, 2024

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

Farrier Community Involvement Prevents Isolation

Adopt a growth mindset & build a support network to protect against loneliness

By Maclaren Krueger posted on October 15, 2024 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

By nature of the profession, farriers are susceptible to feelings of isolation. Driving long distances to and from clients every day, sometimes without company and in rural areas, can negatively impact anyone’s mental health.

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Hoof Care on Parade

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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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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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