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Shoeing for a Living

No Need to Specialize

By handling many kinds of footcare work in a concentrated area, this South Texas farrier stays close to home so he can spend valuable time with his family

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing

With a huge number of horses in his South Texas area, Matt Cooper finds he doesn't have to specialize with his trimming and shoeing work. Instead the Cleveland, Texas, farrier's diversified business offers quality footcare services to clients involved with trail rides, drafts, miniatures, rodeo, backyard horses, racing, mounted police and performance events.

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Hoof Beats: Keeping the Edge

By Steve Stanley posted on August 15, 2013 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Forging, Therapeutic Shoeing

Source: Hoof Beats Magazine

The steel full swedge shoe (Fig. 1) is one of the most popular in horse racing.

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Hoof Beats: Quick Change

By Steve Stanley posted on September 14, 2012 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

Source: Hoof Beats Magazine

Much of the summer and fall, horses are racing on different tracks from one race to the next. Racetrack surfaces can vary greatly, requiring shoe changes. Sometimes two tracks that you think should be alike will fool you. For example, two limestone one-mile tracks are not necessarily going to be equal. Experienced trainers have raced all over North America and have learned the tendencies of each track. This knowledge is invaluable when shipping a horse to a certain track for the first time in order to compete in a big race.

Basic Tips for Borium

To begin with, not everything you may be calling by that name actually is Borium

March 1, 2012 | Posted in Education, Equipment

Borium is probably the best-known name among the hard-facing products that farriers add to horseshoes for added traction or to extend shoe life. It’s easy for the novice farrier to get a bit confused, so here are some of the basics regarding hard-facing products.

Briefings

December 1, 2009 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

With governmental agencies feeling the pain of reduced gas tax dollars, politicians in southern Indiana are blaming the use of Borium, Drill-Tek and other traction materials used on the shoes worn by horses pulling Amish buggies for tearing up the roads.

Welding from your Rig

Whether you are a novice or seasoned veteran, consider these thoughts about welding out of your shoeing truck or trailer

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices

With today’s creative, organized and larger designs of shoeing trucks and trailers, farriers can carry the necessary equipment to tackle almost any shoeing demand that a hoof can present.

Tips for Applying and Using Hardfacing Products

Virginia duo shares how they use these materials to give horses more traction and shoes more wear

By Roger Robinson and Everette Burkholder posted on May 1, 2008 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Borium-surfaced horseshoes are a popular choice for shoeing situations where the ultimate in traction and wear is needed.

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Shoeing For Traction Without Damaging Trails And Pavement

March 1, 2008 | Posted in Shoeing

I have a new client with some Percherons who are used to pull a carriage. I use Borium for traction, but apparently the company they are contracted with is complaining that the Borium is marring the surface of the trail.

Welds Extend the Life of Draft Horse Shoes

Chicago-area farrier and his customer are both pleased with the results found through a bit of trial and error

By Ron Perszewski posted on December 1, 2006 | Posted in Clients, Forging, Shoeing

Farrier Allan Jaworski has honed his draft horse shoeing techniques to provide a longer life with more resets for the shoes, along with good footing for the horses.

NYPD Shoe

Farrier explains how the horses who carry New York's Tallest are kept safe and sound and shares what he's learned about traction

By Jerry Trapani posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Education, Equipment

The New York City Police Department has 100 horses to patrol the city's five boroughs.

Videos

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.

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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Life Data Labs Inc

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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.

SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.