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2013 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Managing Traction, Hunters/Jumpers

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson talks about traction and deciding how to manage it, particularly when dealing with hunters/jumpers.
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2013 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Farriers As Industry Advocates

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson talks about the importance of farriers being hoof-care industry advocates.
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[Video] Keys To Successful Apprenticeships

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson provides some tips to being a successful apprentices, and how to find worthwhile apprenticeships.
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[Video] Understanding Finances As A Farrier

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson talks about his presentation at the Summit, and says that farriers need to get a full understanding of what their financials entail.
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[Video] Garth Johns And Leadership/Education

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson advises that farriers should strive to gain more knowledge and discusses the value Garth Johns has provided to the industry (and professionals as a whole) in his literature and ideas on leadership.
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Farrier Spotlight Returning This Summer

We’re looking for more pictures and stories of our favorite hard workers for the 15th annual National Farriers Week
By Michelle Drewek posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
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.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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