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Enforcement Stepped up on Illegal Soring

Recent indictments and convictions of eight men working in the walking horse industry — including a farrier — demonstrate the federal government is getting serious about this practice
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
For the first time in 20 years, the crime of soring is being prosecuted in the U.S. court system. As a result, four individuals have been convicted and four more indicted in regard to soring of Tennessee Walking Horses during the past 6 months.
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Years of Great Hoof-Care Learning

Mark your calendars now for the 10th anniversary of the International Hoof-Care Summit that will take place from January 29 to February 1 in Cincinnati
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing
As we’re getting planning under way for next winter’s 10th annual International Hoof-Care Summit, it’s gratifying to realize that more than 6,600 attendees have soaked up plenty of valuable footcare education at the previous nine events.
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Patching Cracks, Gluing Shoes

Racetrack farrier Ian McKinlay has built a solid reputation for having the answers for tackling cracks, wall separations and thin hoof walls
By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Shoeing
Ian McKinlay's shoeing rig is different than what you'll find being used by most farriers. First, the rig used by the South Amboy, N.J., blacksmith is a 2008 Lincoln Continental Town Car.
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Recognizing Farriers for All You Do

The 13th annual National Farriers Week is a time for clients to recognize the quality work of shoers
May 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
For the 13th consecutive year, American Farriers Journal is proud to sponsor National Farriers Week, July 10-16, 2011. We’ve encouraged horse owners and all other members of the equine community to recognize the dedication and hard work that farriers display 365 days a year.
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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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