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The Farrier in the Freezer

When temperatures plummet and the snow flies, farriers need to begin their winter hoof care practices
By Patrick Ards posted on September 1, 2006 | Posted in Education, Shoeing
There are consequences to leaving a horse’s feet uncared for during the winter. Horses’ feet can be more brittle and shelly during the cold months, so we must continue to encourage horse owners to keep up on hoof care.
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NYPD Shoe

Farrier explains how the horses who carry New York's Tallest are kept safe and sound and shares what he's learned about traction
By Jerry Trapani posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Education, Equipment
The New York City Police Department has 100 horses to patrol the city's five boroughs.
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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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