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Covering all the Angles

This Standardbred blacksmith says his dividers and hoof gauge are just as important as his anvil and hammers
By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Shoeing
Standardbred racing has a long and honorable history in the East and Midwest, as well as in Ontario and other parts of Canada. The racetrack blacksmiths that provide the hoof care for these horses have long been considered among the finest horseshoers anywhere, particularly when it comes to balancing horses. In early June, I made a trip to Pennsylvania, to spend a day with a veteran at a harness racing track, who had something in common with American Farriers Journal.
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Managing Grand Prix Hooves

The top show horses that Florida farrier James Gilchrist sees face a grueling schedule — and so does he
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
For Florida, it’s a relatively cool November morning — meaning it’s still shirt-sleeve weather as “Team Gilchrist” gathers at the home of farrier James Gilchrist to embark on a day of “Shoeing For A Living.”
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Shoeing Together in the Heartland

Bringing different experiences to the job, Jerry and Charity Mathews have developed a comprehensive shoeing practice in Kansas
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices
When you read the first timestamp for this "Shoeing For A Living," you may think that this day started slightly late. While it may be true that many farriers usually have a foot in the air by 9 a.m., this isn't a case of the subject - or editor - sleeping in.
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A Shoer Who's Always on the Go

Connecticut farrier Geoff Goodson is one busy guy — and that’s the way he likes it
By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2010 | Posted in Shoeing
Geoff Goodson is one of those people who only seems happy when extremely busy. According to his wife, Kim, the farrier from East Hampton, Conn., is a classic Type A personality. He's always on the go, always has to be doing something, is always thinking and is always looking ahead.
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For The Good Of The Horsey

Ohio farrier keeps a sense of wonder and appreciation that he’s making a living working with the animals he loves
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Clients
Dean Moshier knows that it seems a little odd to hear him greet a client with, "So how's the horsey doing today?"
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A Little Old and a Little New

Utah’s Jacob Manning adapts lessons learned from his Hall of Fame father into his own style of horseshoeing
By Pat Tearney posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing
Cool mornings, Utah and June don't seem to belong in the same sentence, but it's a cool June morning in Roosevelt, Utah, as Jacob Manning pilots his shoeing rig from the parking lot of a local restaurant where he and his nephew, Dennis, met me for breakfast before heading to their first shoeing stop.
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All in the Shoeing Family

Husband-and-wife Peter and Angie Reynolds each have their own way of running a shoeing business
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
The first stop of the day for Angie Reynolds doesn't actually involve shoeing. It's just a short distance from her rural home near White, Ga. She pulls her truck to the side of the road and her three children — Matthew, 11, Andrew, 8, and Katrina, 6 — pile out at their school bus stop. Angie waits a few minutes until the bus arrives and she sees the kids safely away. Then she's ready to start her "Shoeing For A Living" day.
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Delivering Good Work In The Garden State

Whether finding a specialized shoe or offering payment options, New Jersey farrier Eric Fischer caters to his clients
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Shoeing
Just like unexplained delays and bottled tap water that per gallon costs 10 times as much as diesel fuel, an inquisitive stranger sitting in a nearby seat is one of those inevitable treats at American airports.
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Going for the Gold Every Day

Pennsylvania farrier Steve Teichman’s clients benefit from the approach he’s polished on the international circuit
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices
The "fall-back" date from Daylight Saving Time is still a few days away, so Steve Teichman is preparing his truck for his day of Shoeing For A Living in the dark here in Chester County, a short drive southwest of Philadelphia.
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