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International Hoof-Care Summit “Outstanding Presentation Awards” Announced

May 1, 2004 | Posted in Education

Four presentations have been designated as the "Best of the Best" from the inaugural International Hoof-Care Summit, held in Cincinnati in February 2004. Based on the evaluations of Summit attendees, four individuals are being recognized for the outstanding quality, depth and overall presentation of their material in contributing to hoof-care education at the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Honors For Legendary Scottish Farrier, Educational Opportunities, Highlight AFA’s Trip To Rochester

Organization?s 33rd annual convention draws over 1,000

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Education

The American Farriers Association dedicated a big part of its 33rd annual convention to honoring a visitor from overseas, as guest of honor and legendary Scottish farrier Edward Martin returned to the event for the first time in several years.

Online With The Farriers' Forum

Too Old To Learn Farriery?

May 1, 2004 | Posted in Education

I'm a 37-year old woman who spent her younger years (until the age of 20) with horses. I went "astray" for awhile, but would like to rekindle my love for horses and try my hand at being a farrier. Is it feasible to begin learning farrier skills now with the objective of a career change? I would love nothing better than to work with horses full time, but am wondering if I'm indulging little more than a pipe dream.

Alaskan Farrier Doesn't Shoe This Steed

Harley-riding shoer Doug Nightingale takes a break from Harley gala to talk about shoeing in the “Land of the Midnight Sun”

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Shoeing

A NORMAL DAY for Doug Nightingale would probably qualify as an adventure for most people.

Celebrate Your Career

Beyond enjoying the national recognition of your chosen profession, use National Farriers Week 2004 to reflect on your career…and make plans to keep it advancing

May 1, 2004 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

JUST AS WITH any other job, there are surely those frustrating days when you ask yourself, “Why did I get myself into this?”

Modifying Keg Shoes

Smooth Out Those Crinkles

When cold shoeing, be sure your modifications don’t leave a potentially damaging scar in the shoe

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

It might be the simplest keg shoe modification of all. You check the fit of a shoe against a hoof and find out it’s just a shade wide.

Stretch Your Forging Skills With An Exceptional Mail-In Learning Opportunity

Receiving a personalized analysis of your forging skills is the biggest benefit of participating in this year’s mail-in forging exercise

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Education, Forging

WHEN IT COMES to expanding your shoemaking skills, nothing beats what you can learn by being part of this year’s Calgary Stampede Mail-In Forging Exercise.

$5,696 Of New Shoeing Ideas

That’s the average value attendees placed on the knowledge gained from speakers and networking at the first International Hoof-Care Summit

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Education

WITH HUNDREDS OF valuable farrier ideas presented at the first International Hoof-Care Summit, attendees definitely took home plenty of solid ideas they say will pay off big time.

Three Equine Veterinary Professionals Named to Class of 2004

This year’s inductees continue to bring pride to the field of equine veterinary medicine

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Education

Even after the induction of seven classes of inductees since its introduction in 1997, the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame continues to blaze new ground.

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New Ways To Expand Your Need — And Speed — For Shoeing Knowledge

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Shoeing

SEVERAL NEW ADDITIONS in this issue are geared toward making it much easier to get “bonus” information on footcare techniques and valuable product information in a more timely matter.

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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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International Hoof-Care Summit “Outstanding Presentation Awards” Announced

Honors For Legendary Scottish Farrier, Educational Opportunities, Highlight AFA’s Trip To Rochester

Too Old To Learn Farriery?

Alaskan Farrier Doesn't Shoe This Steed

Celebrate Your Career

Smooth Out Those Crinkles

Stretch Your Forging Skills With An Exceptional Mail-In Learning Opportunity

$5,696 Of New Shoeing Ideas

Three Equine Veterinary Professionals Named to Class of 2004

New Ways To Expand Your Need — And Speed — For Shoeing Knowledge

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Regulation is Here & it’s Gaining Momentum

How Crooked Carriage Affects Equine Performance

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