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6 Critical Areas to Learn Before Leaving School

By Jack Roth posted on August 14, 2017 | Posted in Education
I have taught horseshoeing for 40 years to more students than anybody else ever has. Most of my graduates went on to shoe horses professionally and made a living for themselves and their families. There are a number of ideas and philosophies about what’s important when learning about horseshoeing. The following are my ideas of what you should learn at shoeing school.
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Gain A Foothold In The Business Of Hoof Care

By Jeff Cota posted on August 14, 2017
Equine hoof care is a close-knit industry. When a group of farriers get together, the conversation generally focuses on sharing knowledge about the foot — lamenesses, shoes, tools, etc. The passion to improve footcare results in a stronger, more knowledgeable trade. While the practical aspect of farriery grows, there’s another that doesn’t get enough attention — farriery is a business.
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Friday's Farrier Facts & Figures

Trims & Shoeings | Nutritional Advice

August 11, 2017
This week's facts and figures... How Many Trims Only? How Many Trims And Shoeings? How Often Do Clients Seek Nutritional Advice For Their Horses From Farriers? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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Popular Shoes | Horse Usage

August 4, 2017
This week's facts and figures... What Type Of Shoes Do You Use Most Frequently In Your Footcare Work? How Do Owners Utilize Their Horses? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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Is a Research Degree Necessary or Even Possible?

July 27, 2017 | Posted in Education
Is a research degree for farriers necessary or even possible? In this webinar, brought to you by Equilox, representatives from the Royal Veterinary College discuss their new graduate diploma in Equine Locomotor Research. This program offers farriers the opportunity to gain skills and experience introducing original research to increase evidence-based farriery and enhance equine welfare.
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Farrier Challenges | Working Solo

July 14, 2017
This week's facts and figures... What are the greatest challenges you face as a footcare professional? Footcare Professionals Don’t Like To Work Alone. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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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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