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Three-Ring Farrier

Shoeing for a circus provides farrier Steve Wiberg with the chance to get out of the norm and meet farriers throughout the nation
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
Any boy worth his salt in snips and snails and puppy dog tails has dreamed of running away with the circus. For most of us, mortgages, car payments and other lackluster adult concerns eventually replace any aspirations we had of joining the circus.
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Eric Fischer
Shoeing For A Living

Delivering Good Work In The Garden State

Whether finding a specialized shoe or offering payment options, New Jersey farrier Eric Fischer caters to his clients
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Shoeing
Just like unexplained delays and bottled tap water that per gallon costs 10 times as much as diesel fuel, an inquisitive stranger sitting in a nearby seat is one of those inevitable treats at American airports.
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Digital Farrier Series

Handheld Device Or Laptop?

Want to improve your ability to communicate with clients? Maybe a portable computer is for you
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

For better or worse, technology has infiltrated every aspect of life. Thanks to this ever-updating change, farriers can stay in touch with clients, maintain records and collect information quicker than ever. The purpose of this column will be to show farriers unfamiliar with computers that there are advantages to incorporating them into your business.


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Living the American Dream

Given the right tools, Mateo Gonzales overcame a physical deformity to become a successful farrier
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices

When Mateo Gonzales arrived in the United States with a green card for agricultural work, he only looked for employment cleaning horse stalls. While growing up in rural Mexico, that was all he could aspire to be.


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Razor-Sharp Advice

Adopting a new perspective on sharpening your hoof knife can extend its life and keep money in your pocket
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
As a farrier, there aren't many tools you use more frequently than your hoof knife.
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Getting A Better Fit

Farriers share their tips and insight on how they shape and modify keg shoes for their work
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
Thanks to mass production, keg shoes have made life easier for farriers. You can find a manufactured shoe in nearly every necessary size and model.
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Red Renchin

A Guide to Growing and Maintaining Your Business

Lessons that the late Red Renchin learned about developing and maintaining a successful business
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices
“OK David, get the doors, we’re going to Willow Run.” With that, the apprentice farrier climbs out and waits for the customized Ford F250 to back out of the barn. After closing the doors, David Crandel climbs back in and fellow apprentice Chris Adickes drives the truck toward the first of three stops of the day.
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Dr. David Ramey

The Murky Waters of Navicular Disease

What we used to understand about navicular disease has changed a great deal. Still, veterinarian David Ramey is optimistic about how we treat what we thought we knew
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Diseases
When David Ramey left veterinary school in the early 1980s, the approach to navicular disease was more simplistic than today.
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