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The Horseshoe Fits For Colorado Farrier

May 23, 2015
Source: The Fence Post
It is a time-honored but false assumption that gals just can’t out-muscle unruly horses or take the back-bending work like guys can. But Eli Pettitt uses “leverage and my brain” rather than brawn when dealing with problem farrier customers.
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Stem Cells Yield Encouraging Laminitis Treatment Results, Survey Finds

May 20, 2015 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
Source: Paulick Report
In recent years, veterinarians and equine scientists have tested the effectiveness of stem cells in the healing process for soft tissue injuries, and the podiatrists at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital have examined their usefulness in laminitis cases. The results of a 3-year survey of cases and results have been encouraging in some circumstances.
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Boy Becomes Youngest To Compete At Australian Contest

May 18, 2015 | Posted in Forging
Source: The Scone Advocate
The sounds of hammers and rasps were loud and clear echoing from White Park recently with 3 full days of horse shoeing at the Professional Farriers Association NSW Branch State Title Farrier and Blacksmith Competition. The event saw one of the youngest competitors ever shine in the limelight when 8-year-old Campbell Hinze took to the stand in the novice division.
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Colorado Farrier Carries On The Family Business

Clint Clymer continues his father’s tradition in Rocky Mountain National Park
May 16, 2015
Source: Loveland Reporter-Herald
After Dennis decided to retire last year, his son, Clint Clymer, took up the challenge and applied for the contract. In April, Clint was awarded the $11,145 contract to service horses and mules in Estes Park and Fort Laramie, Wyo.
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