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Still Lots Of Skepticism About Soring

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 28, 2012

Even with more pressure being applied and despite indicating they're on board with soring reforms, the Tennessee Walking Horse industry continues to utilize this illegal and hurtful process.


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Equine Industry Gearing Up For A Comeback

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 7, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

While there are still many challenges, it appears that the equine industry is beginning to recover from its disastrous 2008 recession. This is based on the percentage of respondents owning horses or competing with them at the same or higher levels than 2 years ago.


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Cool Shoes For Ice And Snow

These winter shoes from Washington farrier Bill Miller’s historical collection demonstrate several older ways of dealing with snow and ice
By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
When horses were relied on extensively for taking the family to town and transporting goods, shoeing horses for snowy and icy conditions was an absolute necessity. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, numerous shoes were designed to prevent horses from slipping on ice-covered roads in the days before cars and trucks took over most of the nation's transportation duties.
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No More Sore Backs!

Here’s a quick and easy solution to the tedious chore of having to constantly lift a heavy anvil in and out of a shoeing rig
By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment
Investing in a pullout Extendo Bed makes it easy for Dirickson to have all hoof-care supplies in easy reach. When it came time to change shoeing rigs a few years back, Brad Dirickson was not in the mood to spend a large amount of money.
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AFJ Staff Hits The Road

Fact-finding mission leads to a better understanding of aspects of the farrier industry
By Frank Lessiter posted on August 17, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
Many members of our staff regularly call on farriers, equine veterinarians, supply houses, manufacturers, hoof-care researchers and others in the footcare field. But this was the first time we've loaded up the entire AFJ staff for an in-depth and off-site fact-finding tour.
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Going With the Dogs

Some farriers think it’s fine while others think it’s a huge mistake to take dogs along on barn calls
By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
Some 54% of farriers allow their dogs or clients' dogs to munch on hoof scraps while they are trimming horses during many of their daily barn stops. For many years based on traveling with farriers, I’ve thought the Jack Russell was the favorite dog breed of horseshoers.
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New Summit “Sounding Board” Members

American Farriers Journal welcomes 11 industry leaders to the International Hoof-Care Summit Advisory Board
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
Much of the success the International Hoof-Care Summit has enjoyed is due to the American Farriers Journal staff listening closely to the wants and needs of those of you involved in professional hoof care.
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