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Steps to Make a High Scoring Square Toe Horseshoe

Master shoe modifications before taking the certified farrier exam
By Justin Frank posted on April 9, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Forging
One option for horseshoers who want to advance their education and become better at their craft is to take the American Farrier’s Association Certified Farrier examination. The Certified Farrier exams, which constitute the first level of AFA Certification, are open to farriers who have at least a year of horseshoeing experience and have demonstrated knowledge and skill to perform hoof care on a professional basis.
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Improve Your Forge Work with the 4 Stages of Learning

Understanding the “Conscious Competence Ladder’ can help you navigate the highs and lows of learning a skill
By Tiffany Gardner CJF, APF-I posted on April 6, 2021 | Posted in Forging

Every person who calls themselves a farrier has been a student of hoof care at some point in their life. There are many who still consider themselves a student, even though they have been an established farrier for many decades.


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Tips for Tuning Punches

Arkansas farrier and American Farriers Team member Adam Fahr explains his approach to maintaining this critical tool
By Adam Fahr posted on March 6, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Forging, Shoeing, Products
If you are a horseshoer, you may have found that sometimes you wreck your tools. Proper maintenance will enable some tools to last longer and work better. In the case of the punch, the key is to not let it deteriorate too much before you redress it. Ideally, you won’t let it get to the point where it mushrooms out — although that certainly happens.
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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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