I prefer the stand to be high enough to have the knee higher than the forearm. This position encourages the horse to stand still. It also encourages many horses to stretch when their foot is initially placed upon the stand.
This week's facts and figures ... What’s the Typical Charge for Trims Only? and What Do You Charge for Resetting Shoes vs. New Shoes? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
Teaching a new farrier how to properly nip the hoof wall can get hairy when working on a client’s horse. However, there’s a technique that you can use to help educate while also ensuring the horse won’t be trimmed too short.
This week's facts and figures ... Major Pet Peeves that Farriers Have with Footcare Clients and Steel Still Dominates Shoe Choice. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
This week's facts and figures ... Successful Farriers Keep on Learning and Have You Suffered a Significant Injury as a Direct Result of Farrier Work? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
World Championship Blacksmiths will be returning to Calgary after a 5-year hiatus to launch a new international contest that promises more lucrative prizes at a premier site.
Improving one’s efficiency while shoeing horses is something that farriers strive for, and after 36 years in the trade, Collinsville, Texas, farrier Danny Anderson has a few tricks up his sleeves.
This week's facts and figures ... How Often Do Clients Ask for Nutritional Advice? and Farrier, Vet Team Approach Becoming More Popular. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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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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.
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