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Bob Marshall Emphasizes the Fundamentals of Hoof Care

Hall of Fame Farrier Shares 60 Years of Experience with Forging and Shoeing Tips
By Jeff Cota posted on December 22, 2018 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing
Back in 2003, Bob Marshall told American Farriers Journal, “What I constantly see with guys is a need to go over the basics. It’s the same every year. No one has even shown some of them how to hold a hammer.”
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What's This? Capital Gains

December 21, 2018 | Posted in Education, Shoeing
Capt. Henry Morgan’s romanticized life has been the inspiration for an untold number of pirate-themed fictional works since his death in 1688. Among the general populace, the Welsh privateer is probably best known as the namesake of the popular rum. Yet, his actions on Jan. 28, 1671, led to a trove of archaeological findings — including these shoes.
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Briefings: January/February 2019

December 21, 2018 | Posted in Diseases, Shoeing

When to Use Hoof Conditioners

Although it’s been recognized for years that using various substances to coat the outside of the hoof can have beneficial effects, knowing when to use those substances and even what type to use can be difficult, says Ray Tricca, owner of SBS Equine Products in Naples, Fla.


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Reader Commentary: January/February 2019

December 21, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing
After looking at your online poll “Handling Hoof-Care Clients Who Re­fuse To Pay” (AmericanFarriers.com/articles/10591), I wanted to offer my own thoughts on handling clients like this. In my experience, getting paid is a process that starts long before the owner decides not to pay their bill.
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New Hampshire Farriers Learn from Each Other

Working on horses at the University of New Hampshire provided four farriers a chance to compare their approaches to hoof care
By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 27, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing
An adage shared among farriers is that when you work in isolation, you become the best farrier that you know. It serves as a reminder that farriers learn from each other. Find skillful farriers who you can trust and spend time working with them.
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Teamwork is Crucial at the World Equestrian Games

There are no short cuts when providing elite hoof care
By Jeff Cota posted on November 27, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing
Working the World Equestrian Games is often considered the crown jewel for many farriers’ careers. While shoeing the best equine athletes in the world certainly looks good on a résumé, make no mistake, this is not an individual event — it’s all about the team helping the horse.
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What's This? Seabiscuit’s Secret

November 26, 2018 | Posted in Shoeing
Researchers are digging into the past and future of the iconic racehorse Seabiscuit to find out what made him so successful. The answer has been found in one of Seabiscuit’s hooves, which had been preserved in silver.
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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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