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Taking Draft Horse Trimming to a New Plane

California farrier improves his efficiency by trimming feet with a powered carpenter’s planer
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment, Trimming
When Pablo Calderon, a farrier from Riverside, Calif., started thinking about a more efficient way of trimming the hooves of draft horses, he drew on his knowledge of horsemanship as well as that of an area that would seem totally unrelated to draft horses — his trade as a machinist.
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New York Shoers Hone Forging Skils

Home-grown draft-shoe contest inspired by desire to challenge farriers to improve their abilities in the fire and at the anvil
By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2007 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing

Farriers Dan Yorke, Jim Nelson and Todd Gorton have all long thought it’s important for farriers to improve their forging skills. Last fall, the three friends from New York decided to do something about it.


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Farewell to the Nation's Farrier

Peter Cote steps down after 35 years of service helping “The Old Guard” keep Arlington’s traditions
By Terrie J. Davis posted on July 1, 2005

A gray drizzle fell from Virginia skies in what could have been a somber reflection that marked the end of a legendary career.


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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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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.
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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.
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