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Shop Talk: July/August 2020

July 5, 2020 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Education, Shoeing
Two farriers, Lee Collins and Peter Day, recently co-authored a paper that was published in The Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. The paper, which is titled “The Effect on Tungsten Road Nails on Locomotor Biomechanics in Horses Moving on Tarmac Surface,” examines how road nails impact the horse’s movement symmetry.
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2020 Farriers Week: Farriers Spotlight

Welcome to the 22nd annual Farriers Week Farriers Spotlight!
July 5, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
In honor of the 22nd annual Farriers Week celebration (July 5-11, 2020), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.
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National Farriers Week is July 5-11

Celebrate your achievements and the mentors who helped you along the way
July 5, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices
The 22nd annual National Farriers Week is July 5-11. This special week is time to acknowledge the contribution of farriers to the equine industry.
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Briefings: July/August 2020

July 1, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
A number of farrier industry companies have been trying to limit the financial reach of 2 years’ worth of escalating costs that have come in the wake of tariffs and quotas imposed on steel and aluminum imports into the United States.
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Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

How Well Do Your Clients Handle Horse Care | Clinics and Conference Attendance

June 26, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
This week's facts and figures... How do You Rate the Abilities of Your Clients to Treat Thrush and Handle Related Horse Care (turnout practices, stall cleaning, etc.) and How Many Hoof-Care Conferences and Clinics Do You Attend Each Year? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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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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