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South African Farrier Sees Great Potential in 3D Printing

Improving technology leads to better quality materials and faster production
By Jeff Cota posted on April 7, 2021 | Posted in Equipment

American inventor Thomas Edison once said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” It’s a sentiment that Derek Poupard can no doubt relate. After all, while he might not approach the more than 1,000 patents that are credited to Edison, the South African farrier has several creations under his belt.


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Badass Rigs & Trailers

Farrier Rig Stands the Test of Time

Everything is within reach in the 20-year-old set up designed by a Phoenix-based shoer
By Kristen Kubisiak posted on March 10, 2021 | Posted in Equipment

If you take pride in your trailer, you tell the world you take pride in your work. That’s a lesson Eric Billingsley has learned over his nearly 30-year shoeing career.


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Tips for Tuning Punches

Arkansas farrier and American Farriers Team member Adam Fahr explains his approach to maintaining this critical tool
By Adam Fahr posted on March 6, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Forging, Shoeing, Products
If you are a horseshoer, you may have found that sometimes you wreck your tools. Proper maintenance will enable some tools to last longer and work better. In the case of the punch, the key is to not let it deteriorate too much before you redress it. Ideally, you won’t let it get to the point where it mushrooms out — although that certainly happens.
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Toe the Lines

March 2021
March 5, 2021 | Posted in Education, Equipment
Traction is integral for many horses to do their jobs effectively and efficiently, but what about the farriers who are working on these shoes?
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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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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