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When That Problem Horse Needs To Be Tranqulized

With growing liability concerns, farriers need to work closely with equine veterinarians when it comes to tranquilizing horses for footcare work
By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2005 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming
If you’re working on a horse that won’t hold still for trimming or shoeing, it’s important that you work closely with an equine veterinarian when sedating the animal.
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Let the Heels Show the Way

California farriers find the back of the hoof wall holds the key
September 1, 2004 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming
Source: Meg Oliver & Lisa Ray
Most of us will never forget the first time we took out our nippers and bit into a horse’s foot.
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Achieving Balance Through Trims

Developing a thorough knowledge of anatomy, load-bearing and trimming techniques helps achieve critical balance goals
By Dave Ferguson posted on July 1, 2004 | Posted in Education, Trimming
For the majority of the first half of my shoeing career, I educated clients — and farriers — about conformation and the proper way to balance a foot.
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The Z-Bar Factor

Unusual shoe fits the ticket when you need to get the weight off one side of a badly injured hoof
By Chris Gregory posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Forging, Trimming

THE Z-BAR IS an interesting shoe to apply to a horse’s foot and can be extremely effective in the right circumstances.


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New Knives Need Work

Trim the tool to fit the job before you trim the hoof
May 1, 2004 | Posted in Equipment, Trimming
New hoof knives might be inexpensive but molding that knife into a pain-free, useful tool is priceless, says Bob Schantz, owner of the Spanish Lake Blacksmithing Shop in Foristell, Mo.
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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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