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Roy Bloom
International Hoof-Care Summit

6 Questions with Roy Bloom

By Katie Navarra posted on December 18, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Equipment, Forging
Wisconsin farrier Roy Bloom is widely known for his expertise under a horse, working in the forge at competitions, in a classroom as a clinician and in the workshop as a tool maker. In 2001, he was inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame in recognition of his commitment to perfecting his blacksmithing.
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2022 International Hoof-Care Summit Speaker

There are Many Ways to Shoe a Cat

Farriers Laura Gillespie and Mike Hayward to discuss shoeing options that fit skill sets, costs, materials and environments at the 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 24, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
As the old saying goes, there’s more than one way to skin a cat. When applying that proverbial saying to farriery, it certainly applies to shoeing horses, as well.
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Jay Tovey
International Hoof-Care Summit — Virtual Clinic Series

What is a Half Heart-Bar Shoe and What is it for?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 8, 2021 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
The heart-bar horseshoe regained a foothold in farriery in the mid-1980s after Burney Chapman and George Platt reintroduced it for shoeing foundered and laminitic horses. When applied correctly, the heart bar has proven effective for various hoof-care issues. But it’s not a silver bullet for every pathology. So, when Jay Tovey only needs to engage half the frog, he turns to the half heart bar.
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2020 Farrier Business Success Academy

9 Easy Ways to Immediately Improve Your Business

A panel of business professionals shares key insights, strategies and advice during the 2020 Farrier Business Success Academy
November 13, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Finding and maintaining happy footcare clients is critical for operating a successful farriery business. A panel of seasoned business professionals will share key insights, strategies and advice to help you find, manage and keep happy clients.
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News and Notes

International Hoof-Care Summit to be Held as Virtual Event for 2021

November 13, 2020 | Posted in Education
With recent developments regarding safety restrictions at the Duke Energy Convention Center (DECC) and the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, and how these restrictions would affect attendee experiences the International Hoof-Care Summit has decided to switch from live in-person to a virtual event in 2021.
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2020 Farrier Business Success Academy

Improve Your Cashflow and Limit Late Payers

Esco Buff offers strategies for addressing delinquent accounts during the 2020 Farrier Business Success Academy
November 10, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Want to spend less time chasing down delinquent accounts and more time shoeing horses? This Farrier Business Success Academy session offers advice on ways to improve your cashflow and get paid on time.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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