Articles Tagged with ''Craig Trnka''

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In Farriery & Life: 5 Causes of Distortion

An early-morning devotional gathering at the International Hoof-Care Summit, is a testimony of how ‘iron truly sharpens iron.’

From my perspective, our biggest job as farriers is to manage distortion. If we can manage distortion in a horse's foot, we can give them the best chance of success – for a long life and a competitive career. 


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Briefings: March 2023

  • Does the Shoe Fit When Submitting it for Certification?
  • Treat Puncture Wounds as Medical Emergencies
  • Foundation Awards $1.5 Million for 21 Research Projects
  • University of California, Davis, Validates Insulin Diagnostic Test
  • What Types of Horses are Farriers Working on Most?

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Farrier Families Share Strategies to Teach Hoof Care

Horseshoeing might be in their genes, but there’s plenty of blood, sweat and tears

Kids didn’t have career choices in the 1800s. Children were expected to follow in their parent’s footsteps, often in a family business. Blacksmiths of the time, like other tradesmen, relied on their sons to learn the skills and backfill the ranks as their elders retired. Most daughters weren’t offered an option back then.


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