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American Farrier's Association Announces New Leadership

Indiana-native Martha Jones is named executive director
June 18, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices
Source: American Farriers Association
The American Farrier's Association has announced a new executive director will be taking the helm. Martha Jones comes to the AFA having spent nearly her entire career in trade association management.
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Retracted Soles an Unfortunate Side Effect of Wet Weather

One of the wettest years in history is prompting more retracted sole cases
June 18, 2019 | Posted in Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
Source: Paulick Report
As much of the country experiences one of the wettest years on record, it's taking a toll on horses' feet. In fact, Dr. Scott Morrison, the head of the podiatry department at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., told Paulick Report that he has seen more cases of retracted soles this year than any year previous.
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Doug Figgs’ Two-Pronged Career Suits Him Just Fine

He'd introduce himself as a horseshoer, but his musical achievements are just as impressive
By Connor Lagore posted on June 17, 2019
Doug Figgs has to stretch in the morning. It helps loosen him up for a full day of shoeing horses. Or maybe for a day tending to his cattle. Possibly for a day of traveling capped off with an evening performance. Regardless, there's a big day ahead.
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AFA Research Grant Promotes In-Depth Study

By Chelsea Moskow posted on June 11, 2019 | Posted in Education
Does it ever boil your bologna when a client asks why you did something a certain way, and you don’t have a scientific study to back up your reasoning? What if you could conduct the study and publish it for other farriers to read, review and use?
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