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Barn Management for Farriers

June 22, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

A farrier’s relationship with a barn needs ongoing management. However, to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship that lasts for a long time, your first contact is critical.

Shoeing For A Living

[Video] Heel Extension Shoe Modification

March 8, 2015 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing

California farrier Tim Shannon shows a quick, one-heat lateral heel extension that he uses often with eventers.

Online Extras: March 2015 Issue

March 1, 2015

Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:

Valuable advice for dealing with payment issues gleaned from two horse owner and farrier surveys
Video of farrier Tim Shannon showing his one-heat modification for heel extension
Marc Jerram's university dissertation: An Assessment of Static and Dynamic Asymmetry in 10 Unbroken Horses
Influential articles from the late Bruce Daniels
Two studies focusing on moisture in the equine foot
2015 International Horseing Hall Of Fame & International Equine Veterinarian Hall Of Fame inductee videos

Should Farriers Give Clients Tack Advice?

Some provide insight, some decline, but most recommend experts

By Shannon Venegas posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Clients

Some horse owners might have a slew of equine professionals at their fingertips - trainers, instructors, veterinarians, nutritionists and fitters. Yet, others are on their own and trust one of the equine professionals they interact with - their farrier.

There’s an Art to Shoeing for Conformation Faults

Farriers rely on experience to evaluate issues until science catches up

By Christy Corp-Minamiji DMV posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy

Horses aren't made from a perfect mold. So how do you trim and shoe the "imperfect" horse, the horse with conformation faults? Does farriery affect conformation? Does conformation dictate farriery?

Six Steps for Fitting Pre-Clipped Shoes

California farrier finds modifying manufactured clips makes them work better and saves time over drawing his own

By Tim Shannon posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Shoeing

California farrier finds modifying manufactured clips makes them work better and saves time over drawing his own

From the Desk of AFJ

It's a Simple Job Except When It's Not

Some thoughts on the K.I.S.S. method of farriery

By Pat Tearney posted on February 8, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing

I've heard a lot of farriers champion the so-called K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid) method for horseshoeing. But I've heard some of the same farriers then describe their "simple" system. It includes assessing the horse's conformation, age, work, environment, hoof-horn quality, hoof-wall thickness, sole type, frog health, past history, any current or recent lamnesses or problems, trainer requirements and rider needs and style.

Local Association Spotlight

Mule Days Celebration Pays Homage To Walt Taylor

Farrier honored for support of event and support of fellow shoers

By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Education, Forging

One of the founding fathers of the American Farrier's Association received a new honor recently, when Walt Taylor of Albuquerque, N.M., was named "Best Friend of the Farrier," during the 39th annual Mule Days Celebration in Bishop, Calif.

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Hoof Care on Parade

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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Articles Tagged with ''Tim Shannon''

Barn Management for Farriers

[Video] Heel Extension Shoe Modification

Online Extras: March 2015 Issue

Should Farriers Give Clients Tack Advice?

There’s an Art to Shoeing for Conformation Faults

Six Steps for Fitting Pre-Clipped Shoes

It's a Simple Job Except When It's Not

Mule Days Celebration Pays Homage To Walt Taylor

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