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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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10 Traits of Top Farriers

By Jacob Butler CJF, AWCF posted on December 15, 2014 | Posted in Education
Growing up, I spent a lot of time around the world's best farriers as they came to our home and were trained by my father, Dr. Doug Butler. I was able to work side-by-side with many of them as they became master craftsmen and learned the fundamentals of farriery. I also have worked and consulted with farriers from around the world.
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Q&A: Becoming a Farrier

Briefly describe how you became a farrier. Did you attend horseshoeing school? Where? Did you apprentice? For how long? Who helped you get started in our career?
December 5, 2013 | Posted in Education
Briefly describe how you became a farrier. Did you attend horseshoeing school? Where? Did you apprentice? For how long? Who helped you get started in our career?
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Are You A Wonder Junkie?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 17, 2013 | Posted in Education
On a recent flight from Providence, R.I, to Detroit, Mich., I read the airline magazine that featured and interview with filmmaker/TV host Jason Silva. Silva explains how the late Carl Sagan, famed astronomer/cosmologist, coined the phrase “wonder junkie,” which meant once wonder of a subject afflicts you, it becomes an addiction.” How does a term coined by an astronomer have anything to do with farriery?
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Filling the Middle Ground in Farrier Education

Virginia practice offers innovative farrier internship program
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Paul Goodness has long been a big believer in helping young farriers learn more about the trade. And now, he and his partners in the Round Hill, Va., shoeing practice, Forging Ahead, have taken that belief one step further by setting up an unusual apprentice program that some other farriers might want to look to as a good working model.


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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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.

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