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Scottish Farrier Stops Steven Beane Streak At Four In World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition

July 10, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing
They're often called blacksmiths because they work with iron. They usually call themselves farriers or horseshoers. Whatever you call them, David Varini of Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland, is the 2013 World Champion. He first came to the Calgary Stampede's World Championship Blacksmiths' Competition (WCBC) presented by Mustad in 2004, Varini remembers, and then didn't return until 2008. That year, he was Reserve Champion.
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Hi-Yo Silver Awaaaayyyy!

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 3, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
Just as the Fourth of July weekend rolls around, the new Lone Ranger movie is making its debut in theatres across the country. And there's a special tie-in I want to share with you between the Lone Ranger and Lessiter Publications.
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Topeka Zoo, Farrier Treating Giraffe For Laminitis

May 28, 2013 | Posted in Diseases
Source: The Topeka Capital-Journal
Jesse, a 23-year-old giraffe at the Topeka Zoo, is experiencing health issues suggesting his long life may be coming to an end, Topeka city officials said Wednesday. Jesse, who is one of the oldest male giraffes currently living among zoo populations, is experiencing front hoof problems, as well as some muscle atrophy in his neck and arthritis in his rear legs that makes it hard for him to lie down and get back up.
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