If you could offer one piece of advice to other farriers on a single way to improve their practice, what would it be? This can cover any aspect of being a farrier.
Hall Of Fame farrier Mike Wildenstein shares some advice and ideas about working with Friesians and other big horses during a clinic at Centaur Forge in Burlington, Wis. Watch through to the end to get some excellent advice on trimming and shoeing a horse that isn't being cooperative.
What is the primary breed or discipline you work with? If you could pass along one piece of advice for working with these horses or their owners, what would it be?
At the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, farrier Jim Jimenez provides advice for novice horseshoers interested in shoeing track horses, and tells us why you need to get your mistakes out of the way.
Farrier Donnie Karr (Loomis, Calif.) gives some tips on shoeing working cow horses while explaining the difference between a reining horse and a cutting horse.
During our visit to Anvil Brand Shoe Co. in Lexington, Ill., Alan Horton of Farrier Product Distribution discusses the problem of workload and value that farriers make. Steve Hoselton, owner of Anvil Brand, and Horton also give advice on cash flow and inventory.
Don’t take our word for it — you’ll see members of the farrier community share why they come back to the IHCS year after year. Last year’s Summit drew attendees from 44 states and 17 countries who wanted to learn the latest techniques for effective footcare.
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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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.
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.