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A Day With Backyard Horses

Flexible schedule, cooperation with owners helps Wisconsin farrier operate smoothly
By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Shoeing
The sky is a steel grey and the bitter wind carries an icy edge when I meet farrier Monica Hoff in a Catholic church parking lot in the crossroads community of Mackville, a few miles north of Appleton in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley.
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Island Shoeing is Not Always Paradise

Basic shoeing skills, ordering supplies early and finding ways to deal with a harsh environment are keys to shoeing success on this mid-Atlantic Ocean island
By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices
Think of Bermuda and your thoughts probably turn to beautiful beaches, warm temperatures, cooling breezes, thousands of tourists and a great vacation spot.
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Practices What He Preaches

Several times a year, this shoer is called upon to decide who's capable of being certified as a farrier. The rest of the time, he practices what he preaches while delivering the best care to his clients’ horses
By Katherine Meitner posted on December 1, 2000 | Posted in Shoeing
The AFA examiner conjures up a feeling that seems to demand respect, doesn’t it?
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Shoeing for Speed

Shoeing a few hundred Standardbreds every 3 weeks requires fast, precise work
By Christy West posted on September 1, 2000 | Posted in Shoeing
Harness horseshoer Chuck Bright leads a double life. On weekends, he’s a fairly typical guy, working on his small farm near Beloit, Wis., mending fences, caring for horses and other pets and doing other odd jobs around the house.
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Shoeing Where it's Always Wet

One shoer shares the secrets to keeping the foot healthy even in the wettest of conditions
March 1, 1999 | Posted in Business Practices
In Arizona, it’s the drying heat. In Florida, it’s the sweltering humidity. But in the Pacific Northwest, particularly western Washington State, it’s the relentless rain.
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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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Life Data Labs Inc

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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