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Equine vet Dave Ramey says results from shoeing studies don’t always agree with past practices and assumptions
By Diane Rice posted on March 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
For decades, farriers have held to long-accepted standards and practices. Yet how accurate are these dogmatic principles?
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Hoof Wall is Pulling Away from Sole

March 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
My Thoroughbred was slightly lame for 3 weeks. He seemed fine out in the pasture, but was definitely sore when worked in the arena. I’m not sure if it was because he just had his shoes pulled or because the ground recently froze and his feet needed time to adjust without shoes.
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International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame

Hall Doors Open For Four Farriers, Two Veterinarians

Six outstanding professionals are honored for service to horses and the hoof-care industry
By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
Four farriers and a pair of equine veterinarians were added to the rosters of the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame and the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame during a ceremony at the International Hoof-Care Summit on Thursday, Feb. 4 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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My 20 Summit "Hey" Moments

The seventh installment of the International Hoof-Care Summit provided many sessions that resonated with this Hall Of Famer
By Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
Have you ever picking up a plate at an upscale dinner buffet and perused the offerings when you are very hungry? Your first impulse is to try to devour everything before you because it all looks so good. After you realize that is impossible, you have to make some difficult decisions on what to load on your plate.
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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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