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Product Highlights from the AFA Convention

The 2009 American Farrier’s Convention offered attendees the chance to sample the latest hoof-care innovations.
By Red Renchin posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
Hundreds of farriers attended the February 2009 American Farrier's Association (AFA) Convention in Chattanooga, Tenn., for all kinds of reasons. Many came to check out the new products fresh on the market.
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Sharp Advice From a Craftsman

Having made hundreds of hoof knives by hand, Frank Ringel stresses the keys to keeping these tools sharp.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
"The hoof knife is at the top of the list of hardest-working knives." That's what Frank Ringel told those attending his clinic on sharpening hoof knives at the 2009 International Hoof-Care Summit (IHCS) in Cincinnati, Ohio. As owner of Ringel Custom Knives in Florence, Mont., he should know.
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JD Pepper

Keeping it Simple

Michigan farrier JD Pepper’s change in philosophy about his shoeing rig led to a smaller truck
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
Working with horses in central Michigan, farrier JD Pepper loves a challenge. When a sore back forced him to temporarily give up running, he began bicycling for exercise. Now a nationally-ranked dual-athlete, he competes in events across the United States.
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Handheld Device Or Laptop?

Want to improve your ability to communicate with clients? Maybe a portable computer is for you
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

For better or worse, technology has infiltrated every aspect of life. Thanks to this ever-updating change, farriers can stay in touch with clients, maintain records and collect information quicker than ever. The purpose of this column will be to show farriers unfamiliar with computers that there are advantages to incorporating them into your business.


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Digital Farrier Series

Handheld Device or Laptop?

Want to improve your ability to communicate with clients? Maybe a portable computer is for you
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment
For better or worse, technology has infiltrated every aspect of life. Thanks to this ever-updating change, farriers can stay in touch with clients, maintain records and collect information quicker than ever.
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Razor-Sharp Advice

Adopting a new perspective on sharpening your hoof knife can extend its life and keep money in your pocket
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
As a farrier, there aren't many tools you use more frequently than your hoof knife.
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IHCS Door Prize Opens Door To The "Idea Store"

Winner shares what she learned from podiatry team at Rood & Riddle
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
For the past 2 years, one of the door prizes at the International Hoof-Care Summit has been the chance for an attendee to spend a week at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., with equine veterinarian Scott Morrison and his podiatry crew.
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Rockin' With Old Horseshoes

Each rocking chair includes seven horseshoes, two singletrees and eight hames
December 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

When Joe Niles saw a garden bench built with metal harness hames, he got the idea to build rocking chairs that feature old pieces of harness and horseshoes picked up at flea markets.


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More Toe Grabs Being Banned

The impact on track shoers from banning toe grabs over 2 millimeters will be minimal, but it may have serious implications for trainers
By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

A move that started last summer to ban toe grabs on the front feet of Thoroughbreds continues to gain momentum in a number of states.


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Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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