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Chris Gregory is a Hall of Fame farrier and owner of Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo.
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Fitting Clips

Drawing the clip is only part of the job, making it fit properly on the foot is key
By Chris Gregory posted on December 1, 1999 | Posted in Shoeing
IN THE September/October issue, we described the process of how to make a clip shoe. Now let's discuss how to fit the clip on the foot.
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Drawing Clips

Putting clips on shoes is as much a part of shoeing a horse as driving the nails
By Chris Gregory posted on September 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment
Clips are one of the best things you can forge on a horseshoe, once you learn how to properly create and fit them.
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Personalizing Anvil Height

By Chris Gregory posted on July 1, 1999 | Posted in Anatomy

Establishing a proper working height for the face of your anvil largely comes down to personal preference. Competitors, for instance, have quite a variety of anvils and stand set-ups, each with its own explanation. 


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Forge Welding Made Easy

By Chris Gregory posted on March 1, 1999 | Posted in Forging

 Editor's note: Because American Farriers Journal readers asked for it, we are starting this series of articles that deals with the basics of the horseshoeing profession.


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