Rich cleland - Articles

Time-Saving Efficiency Tips from Over the Years

Wisdom shared from the archives of American Farriers Journal

March 1, 2010 | Posted in Forging

In the 35 years since the first issue of American Farriers Journal was published, there have been many advances in farriery and hoof care.

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.

Farriers' Roundtable

July 1, 2007 | Posted in Clients

How do you deal with horse owners who want to get actively involved in their horse’s hoof care?

Farriers' Roundtable

May 1, 2007 | Posted in Diseases

What’s the best treatment and care for a foot with thrush? —Virginia Farrier

Farriers' Roundtable

March 1, 2007 | Posted in Shoeing

A: I might use a wedge pad if it is necessary to get the horse heel to a natural level.

Farriers' Rountable

Full-Support Shoes And Better Heels

July 1, 2006 | Posted in Education, Equipment

“Can a farrier use a full-support shoe to grow a better heel? Please explain.”

A Room to Roam

Farrier Rich Cleland was aiming for a portable workshop when he put the pieces together for his perfect rig

By Ron Perszewski posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Words such as "sharp", "sporty" and even "pretty" accurately describe Rich Cleland's shoeing rig, but they don't do justice to how functional and comfortable it is.

Practical Rig Tips

Owners Offer Insights on a Range of Rig Styles

Before choosing your dream shoeing rig, sleep on these tips from the farriers who work from them every day

By Ron Perszewski posted on April 1, 2005 | Posted in Business Practices

Does your rig work for you or against you? Unless you’re one of the few farriers who have the horses brought to them, your shoeing rig goes a long way toward determining how easily and comfortably you work and travel every day.

Why I Don't Have My Name and Number on My Shoeing Rig

Central Florida shoer doesn’t need logos or telephone contact numbers on his shoeing truck

By Mike Podoll posted on July 1, 2004 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Rich Cleland's appointment book is full these days. And the inside of his shoeing rig is full of thousands of dollars worth of equipment. Yet the outside of his truck remains conspicuously bare.