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A farrier from West Texas recalls his journey from “Texas hick” to judge in one of England’s most revered competitions
By Jim Poor posted on May 1, 2001 | Posted in Education
Who would ever dream that an untrained ranch horseshoer from West Texas, whose father shod racehorses, would make six trips to Europe because of the farrier trade?
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Web Resources For Farriers

Web sites address horse healthcare and propane safety
By Jordanna Smida posted on May 1, 2001 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare
The internet is a good way to stay current on information for farriery. A new Web site from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and a few sites from propane organizations can serve as a good resource for farriers regarding horse healthcare and propane safety respectively.
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When It Comes to Hooves, ‘Normal’ Isn't ‘Natural’

Dynamics of equine locomotion and the foot
By Brian Gnegy posted on May 1, 2001 | Posted in Education
The modern horse is the result of millions of years of evolution. These large herbivores evolved on the plains of Asia and eastern Europe as a gregarious, migratory prey animal. Our only modern parallel to how this species may have existed in the natural world is the zebra of the African savanna with its similar physiology and anatomy.
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Farrier Roundup In Kansas City

AFA convention once again proves a great social, educational gathering
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2001 | Posted in Education
Kansas city showed many of its faces to attendees at the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) 30th Annual Convention in late February and early March.
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An Atlas Of Equine Imagery

The Equine Distal Limb: An Atlas of Clinical Anatomy and Comparative Imaging
By Jean-Marie Denoix posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Education
Recent improvements in digital imaging have greatly advanced the knowledge of equine anatomy. A new book featuring hundreds of multiple images of the equine foot, pastern and fetlock clearly demonstrates this point.
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Video Reviews

March 1, 2001 | Posted in Education

Editor's Note: This exclusive series of American Farriers Journal reviews will help you select the latest videos on shoeing techniques, hoof care ideas and new products.


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Heart Bars Revisited

Drugs Vs. Heart Bars For Treating Founder

Specializing in laminitis work, this equine vet has not used bute on a foundered horse for 20 years
By George Platt posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Education, Diseases
Having used the heart bar shoe successfully for many years and having worked closely with deceased Texas farrier Burney Chapman on it, I feel qualified to speak about its merits in the treatment of laminitis.
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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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