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A New York Yankee in a Cattle King's Court
Farrier Steve Kraus takes part in a Montana roundup and does a little barefoot vs. shod observation on the side
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The Backyard Horse
The Year of the Backyard Horse
Introducing a new AFJ series that will zero in on what many farriers say provides the backbone of their shoeing book
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Shoeing for a Living
Shoeing Irish Style, Along with a History Lesson
Trimming and shoeing at a 400-year-old Irish castle led to an interesting “Shoeing For A Living” day
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Shoeing for a Living
Patching Cracks, Gluing Shoes
Racetrack farrier Ian McKinlay has built a solid reputation for having the answers for tackling cracks, wall separations and thin hoof walls
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Think Before You Patch
Modern materials make it much easier to repair cracks and lesions, but British farrier stresses the need to address the cause first
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Back To The Basics In A Rescue Case
Recalling a case he saw nearly 20 years ago, a farrier keeps it simple to save a neglected horse
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