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New Rig Boosts Shoeing Abilities, Confidence

South Carolina farrier Clay Flynn brought home the top full-body rig honor at the recent AFA convention
By Michael Austin posted on May 1, 2002 | Posted in Equipment
Forget saving the best for last. The very first full-body shoeing rig that Clay Flynn, Moncks Corner, S.C., put together turned out to be the most impressive rig among all the entrants at the recent American Farrier’s Association (AFA) convention.
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Smooth It Out With A Sander

Belt sander works wonderfully as a finishing touch
By Michael Austin posted on May 1, 2002 | Posted in Equipment
No matter how great a job he does or how long he works on a horse, Red Renchin of Mequon, Wis., knows that when it comes down to it, the owner wants the finished product to look polished.
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Shoe Boards

Toe Clip And Pad Finish Your Shoe Board

This combination proves useful for horses with interference, conformation problems
By Chris Gregory posted on March 1, 2002 | Posted in Equipment
This is it. The final shoe for our display. There are only two modifications left at this point, the toe clip and “the pad as if on foot.” Both are easy to do, so we are going to crease this shoe to increase the difficulty slightly.
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Amish Farrier Shoe Hammers Out A Niche

Family-owned supply shop finds a growing market with composite rods
By Jordanna Smida posted on March 1, 2002 | Posted in Equipment
In the heart of Amish country, Amsterdam Farrier Supply is tucked away on the outskirts of New Holland, Pa. Its location and lack of signs or advertising make it difficult to find, but ask anyone in town, and they know exactly how to get there.
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Keeping It Clean

Mounted vacuum provides cheap alternative to messy shoeing rig
By Michael Austin posted on December 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment
The mess in his rig at the end of the day can be unbearable for farrier Jeff Smuck of Alden, Iowa.
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Point & Click

An Easy Way For Farriers To Shop

Some farrier supply companies see an increase in online sales. Is this the beginning of a new wave of farrier convenience or just a passing novelty?
By Mike Podoll posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment
Selling retail products on the Internet is a phenomenon that even Wall Street’s top analysts can’t put their fingers on. Some industries, such as book retailers, have thrived on the ever-expanding information superhighway, while others, such as pet suppliers, have gone belly-up.
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Handling Hammer Handles

Are you replacing your handles correctly?
By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment
When it comes to replacing hammer handles, Cliff Carroll maintains many farriers don’t fully understand how to get the job done.
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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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