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[Podcast] An Interview with Dave Farley

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Vettec, Ohio shoer, Dave Farley talks about his career and the benefits of the American Association of Professional Farriers.
March 10, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Forging
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Vettec, Ohio shoer, Dave Farley talks about his career and the benefits of the American Association of Professional Farriers.
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Equitarian Initiative Raising Money To Help Young Vet

Arkansas Horseshoeing School Donates Training
March 8, 2017 | Posted in Education
In its continuing effort to improve the health of working equids, the Equitarian Initiative is raising money to help send a young Honduran veterinarian to learn farriery at a United States shoeing school.
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5 Key Points Help Clear Up Radiographs for Farriers

North Carolina vet finds these tips improve understanding and communication
By Jeff Cota posted on March 6, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Education, Equipment, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

When a veterinarian sends you a digital radiograph, what should you be focusing your attention on?

After 29 years in equine practice, Mocksville, N.C., equine veterinarian Jim Meeker has found that there are five key parameters that farriers should be looking for on a radiograph:


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Farriers Recognized As Future Footcare Leaders

Three farriers were honored at the 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit for making remarkable progress in their footcare careers just 3 years out of shoeing school.
By Amy Johnson posted on March 6, 2017 | Posted in Education
In 2009, American Farriers Journal joined six industry suppliers to create the Rising Shoeing Star award to be given out each year at the International Hoof-Care Summit. This award is presented to three farriers who have made incredible professional progress within 3 years of graduation from farrier school.
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9 For the Ages

Six farriers and three veterinarians were elected to their respective Halls Of Fame at the 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 6, 2017 | Posted in Education
Nine individuals were honored for outstanding careers in hoof care during the Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies at the 14th annual International Hoof-Care Summit.
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IHCS 2017 PHOTO ALBUM

Record crowd treated to “Trusted Practices, Innovative Thought”
March 6, 2017 | Posted in Education
Another record turnout descended upon Cincinnati, Ohio, for “Trusted Practices, Innovative Thought” at the 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit.
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Attendees Applaud “Outstanding” Summit

Footcare professionals soak up 4 days of “inspiring” education
March 6, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
A record number of equine footcare professionals took part in the 14th annual International Hoof-Care Summit to hear, “Trusted Practices, Innovative Thought.” Attendees of this winter’s Summit were treated to a wealth of information from some of the most knowledgeable hoof-care experts in the world. Over 4 days in late January, they had the opportunity to take part in:
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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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