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Toe Clips Vs. Side Clips

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2003 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing
While the battle lines have apparently been drawn between European and American interests, an argument over whether toe or side clips are best led several high level trainers and riders to switch farriers earlier this year.
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Building A User-Friendly Hospital Plate

By Chris Gregory posted on September 1, 2003 | Posted in Forging, Therapeutic Shoeing
ANYTIME THE SENSITIVE structures on the bottom of the horse’s foot are exposed, it is a good idea to protect them. There are various ways to protect the foot, including bandages and pads, however almost every farrier will encounter a time when the hospital plate is the ideal method.
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That Finishing Touch

Developing your own system for finishing your shoes will pay off in forging contests or for your clients at horse shows
July 1, 2003 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing
Source: Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF
Building good shoes is only part of the skills needed to compete and pass certification tests. Presentation of the finished product is also important.
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Practice Makes The Shoe Fit

By Chris Gregory posted on May 1, 2003 | Posted in Forging
If you are reading this magazine, there’s a good chance you are interested in improving your skills as a farrier. This article is designed to help you do just that.
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Dare To Learn!

The challenge is to see how your forging skills stack up with other farriers from around the world in this educational forging exercise that more than pays for itself
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2003 | Posted in Education, Forging
Now in its fourth year, the innovative mail-in forging exercise that’s co-sponsored by the World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition — held each year during the Calgary Stampede — and American Farriers Journal, is once again offering a tremendous opportunity to expand your forging skills.
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Try These Concave Shoe-Fitting Tips

April 1, 2003 | Posted in Forging
During the recent American Farrier's Association convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, Billy Crothers from Wales outlined a dozen valuable ideas to help you more effectively fit shoes.
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Forge Ahead With New Skills!

Take part in this highly educational worldwide forging exercise without ever leaving home
By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2003 | Posted in Education, Forging
Based on recent telephone calls, a number of American Farriers Journal readers have already been hard at work trying to forge the Scottish hind preventer shoe for next summer’s mail-in forging exercise.
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