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Reiner Farriers Focus on More Than the Slide

Texas farrier offers insight into keeping these equine athletes going
By Jeff Cota posted on September 8, 2019 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
The slide is the most recognized maneuver in reining, yet there’s much more to the sport than making dirt fly. Keeping that in mind, the farrier must shoe the reiner for all of the maneuvers, all the while playing a pivotal role in keeping the reiner in the show ring.
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Shoeing For A Living

Training the Next Generation of West Texas Farriers

Blane Chapman and his brothers emphasize education and fundamentals in their hoof-care practices
By Jeff Cota posted on September 8, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
When shoeing in Lubbock, Texas, there’s a good chance that the farrier is working on a Quarter Horse. It’s also a good bet that the farrier is either a Chapman or someone who has worked for a Chapman.
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What horses do you typically provide hoof-care for and what percentage has high-low hooves? How do you manage high-low on these horses?

By Kristen Kubisiak posted on July 1, 2019 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
I provide hoof care to Thoroughbreds, hacks, show jumper, dressage and 3-day eventer horses. About 12% had high-low hooves — here in Australia we call it “grass hoof.” It’s caused by the horse continually only putting one foot forward to feed.
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Shoeing For A Living

Shoeing Show Jumpers in Wellington

John Favicchia shares keys for success when shoeing show jumpers during the Winter Equestrian Festival.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on June 30, 2019 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
John Favicchia inherited a love of horses from his father, also named John. So passionate about horses, the elder Favicchia moved out of the city and bought a rundown farm in North Salem, N.Y., refurbishing it over several years.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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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