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Creating A Simple And Functional Workstation

California farrier maximizes time and money by converting air compressor trailer
By Jeff Cota posted on May 9, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment
If you’re handy and looking to save money on a farrier rig, a do-it-yourself project might be the way to go. Both handy and looking to save money, Sam Fabila had big plans for a small U-Haul 3x5 box trailer that he converted into a rig.
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Test Aluminum’s Heat Before Working With It

Aluminum holds its heat well, but are you working it at the correct temperature?
May 9, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment, Forging
Aluminum stock remains a popular choice for a variety of horses, primarily due to its lighter weight. Another advantage is that aluminum can be shaped hot or cold. While the typical thinking might be that racing plates and lighter shoes will be shaped cold, and heavier aluminum shoes like those used for hunters and jumpers will be put in the forge, that also proves to be a matter of personal preference.
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Be Part Of The Farriers Spotlight

We’re looking for more pictures and stories of our favorite hard workers for the 18th annual National Farriers Week
By Michelle Drewek posted on May 9, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. Although we hope appreciation is shown all year long, each year we set aside a week dedicated to honoring your work. The 18th annual National Farriers Week, sponsored by American Farriers Journal, will take place from July 10-16, 2016.
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Letterbox: May/June 2016

Update On “Licensing” Effort
May 9, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices
Progress continues in our work to define the professionalization of farriers. A few of us met and discussed many of the processes and permutations of the “Initiative to Professionalize the Practice of Equine Footcare and Farriery” in early March. We’ll meet in late summer, when progress can be assessed and new assignments undertaken.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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