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Mustad Scholars Named

Six earn grants from funds raised during 2008 AFA?Convention
September 1, 2008 | Posted in Education
Mustad Hoofcare Center has announced the six recipients of its scholarship essay contest for farrier students. Recipients were given a $750 scholarship to help offset the costs of their farrier education.
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Soring

Pressure Mounts To End Soring

Some members of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry maintain only a few bad apples are involved, but for others, soring is still a major concern
By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2008 | Posted in Education
Many in the Tennessee Walking Horse (TWH) industry maintain less soring and pressure shoeing is taking place than in the past. Others aren’t so sure, citing evidence that indicates that the banned practices are still all too common among high-level horses.
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Briefings

September 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Several states have already passed new racing regulations — with others soon to follow — that will prohibit the use of horseshoes with toe grabs that are over 2 millimeters in height on the front feet. In mid-June, The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred safety committee...


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Differing Views on Certification

Several AFA members took issue with an article by a school owner and responses from readers regarding the farrier education process
September 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Several AFA members took issue with an article by a school owner and responses from readers regarding the farrier education process


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Mule Days Celebration Pays Homage To Walt Taylor

Farrier honored for support of event and support of fellow shoers
By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Education, Forging
One of the founding fathers of the American Farrier's Association received a new honor recently, when Walt Taylor of Albuquerque, N.M., was named "Best Friend of the Farrier," during the 39th annual Mule Days Celebration in Bishop, Calif.
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DVD Reviews

By Dan Marek posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Education
These reviews offer valuable insight into DVDs that are worth viewing in two categories: professional farrier category for those wishing to learn more about shoeing ideas, and the horse owner category for those hoof-care professionals wanting to provide clients with new ideas on understanding corrective shoeing ideas.
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Shop Talk

Farrier Industry Association Launches New Web Site for Shoers

July 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

The Farrier Industry Association recently launched a new Web site that is geared to helping meet the ever changing educational needs of farriers. With over 200 members and a 22-year history of serving the farrier business, the group’s manufacturers, suppliers and retailers offer the most advanced hoof-care tools, products and gear to help you get your footcare work done more efficiently.


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Attendees

“This Conference Is The One For Me”

More than 775 attendees at last winter’s International Hoof-Care Summit say no other event can match it for intensive learning
By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Whether you’re looking for new footcare ideas, new products to improve the quality and efficiency of your work or seeking new ways to hold costs in line, you’ll want to make sure that you’re in Cincinnati next February for the 6th annual International Hoof-Care Summit.


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Briefings

May 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

An owner's choice of a farrier can have a significant impact not only on hoof shape, but also on a horse's soundness and athletic ability as well, indicates a Switzerland researcher.


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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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