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Online With the Farriers' Forum
A number of different questions were posed this past month regarding shoeing basics
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Back To The Basics
Perfecting The Useful Art Of Hammer Clinching
There are still instances when using this technique works better than the best clinchers
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Heart Bars Revisited
X-Rays Made Heart Bar Shoemaking Class Different
Adding a new technology angle turns a novel corrective shoeing class into an incredible learning experience
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Shoeing for a Living
A Day With Backyard Horses
Flexible schedule, cooperation with owners helps Wisconsin farrier operate smoothly
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Measuring Feet For Handmades
This skill is vital, not only for earning certification but for better shoeing
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Two Trimming, Shoeing Viewpoints
Two Certified Journeyman Farriers, Lynn Jean and Randy Luikart, offer their knowledge on biomechanics, trimming and proper balance
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Shoeing For A Living
Practices What He Preaches
Several times a year, this shoer is called upon to decide who's capable of being certified as a farrier. The rest of the time, he practices what he preaches while delivering the best care to his clients’ horses
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The Art of Heel Fitting
Proper heel fit requires attention to the horse being shod
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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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Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic
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