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Shoeing for a Living

Staying Current Along The Mississippi

Louisiana shoer Jimmy Gore flourishes by maintaining high standards and adapting to a changing horse-and-owner population
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing
It's not hot on the bayou on this late February morning near Baton Rouge, La. Spring is running a little late this year, as it is for much of the country.
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From The Desk Of AFJ

5 Areas Where Hoof-Care Businesses Fall Down?

By Pat Tearney posted on April 12, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
I'm currently working on writing a Shoeing For A Living article for the May/June issue of American Farriers Journal. Red Renchin and I spent 1 day and part of another, with Jimmy Gore, a shoeing veteran of 39 years, who lives and works in the Baton Rouge, La., area.
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Tool Tips

Farriers Never Short On Tool Tips

Shoers excel at tweaking tools and finding new uses for them
By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the traits that best define a good farrier, but adaptability is something a lot of them have in common.
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Equine Anatomy

The Mystery of Moisture and the Equine Foot

Science doesn’t provide instant support to the commonly held beliefs of many farriers, but that may not mean those observations are wrong
By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy
It’s easy for farriers to think of a hoof as a sponge that easily soaks up water from the environment. But scientific studies find no difference in relative hydration between hooves from wet or dry environments. What’s actually going on in hoof hydration is far more complicated.
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Product Knowledge

Stock Up And Take Stock

Use this Shoeing Showcase issue to help you prepare for the busiest months of the hoof-care year
By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Each April, American Farriers Journal publishes the Shoeing Showcase, our annual Farrier Product & How-To Issue.

 

 


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From The Desk Of AFJ

Trimming Landmarks Aren't All On The Bottom

Summit Roundtable participants agree on importance of observing stance, gait and hairline before even picking up the hoof
By Pat Tearney posted on March 22, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming

Summit Roundtable participants agree on importance of observing stance, gait and hairline before even picking up the hoof.


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Lameness In The Sport Horse

Connecticut vet reviews the more common issues you’re likely to see when providing hoof care for the “English” disciplines
By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Lamenesses
Trimming protocols and choice of shoes vary for various riding disciplines. You don’t typically need reining plates, for instance, if you’re shoeing polo ponies. In similar fashion, certain lamenesses are more likely to be seen in horses used in one discipline than another.
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