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How 3D Printing is Advancing Hoof Care

This technology aids the understanding of anatomy and shows promise with improving equine health
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2015 | Posted in Equipment
In 2013, scientists with Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) made headlines by making titanium shoes. The buzz wasn't so much that the plates were titanium - after all, shoes have been made from this material before. Instead, it was the process in which they are made.
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How To Match Nails To Your Horseshoes

Considering these points when selecting which nail to use will result in making a better choice
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2015 | Posted in Equipment
No one in their right mind would suggest that the anatomy of the horseshoe nail is as complex as the horse. Nonetheless, Steve Kraus says it is important for farriers to understand the parts of the nail to make decisions in why to use a particular type. The Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center clinician delivered a swift review of horseshoe nails at the 2015 International Hoof-Care Summit.
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Frankly Speaking

Reputations Suffer When Facebook Goes Awry

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices
Among social media sites, Facebook far and away is the most popular among farriers. In part, this popularity is based on two benefits of Facebook: promoting businesses on a local level and discussing footcare with peers on an international stage. But there is a responsibility to conduct oneself as a professional on Facebook to protect that business.
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From The Desk Of AFJ

Friday The 13th And Farrier Regulation

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 13, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices
American Farriers Journal and the other members of Lessiter Publications are in the process of moving to a new office. Packing and purging for a move is not one of my favorite activities, so I’m happy to procrastinate by providing extra “scrutiny” when going through old magazines, story ideas and photos.
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Considerations for Getting a Better Fit

Farrier educator Dusty Franklin delivers insight on fitting feet by minding the basics
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2015 | Posted in Shoeing
Through his travels around the globe while competing, testing and doing clinics, Dusty Franklin says fitting the feet is the most common struggle he finds among farriers. Considering all of the different points of views that exist among farriers, the owner and instructor of the Five Star Horseshoeing School in Minco, Okla., put together a presentation to address the subject in terms of the basics.
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Summit Mail-In Forging Exercise Winner Named

Stockport, Ohio, farrier Mike Augenstein wins inaugural forging exercise judged at the International Hoof-Care Summit
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2015 | Posted in Forging
No stranger to forging competitions, Stockport, Ohio, farrier Mike Augenstein has competed twice as a member of the American Farriers Team and in several World Championship Blacksmith contests. With his history of competing, it shouldn't come as a surprise that he took first place with the inaugural Summit Mail-In Forging Exercise.
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Shoeing for a Living

Building His Own Style In Southern California

California farrier Tim Shannon says the knowledge he has gained from others has helped develop his footcare philosophy
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2015 | Posted in Shoeing

There are obvious advantages for farriers who grew up around horses and entered the trade at a young age. They should be further ahead in several aspects of farriery than their counterparts who entered the profession later in life. The earlier someone can build their knowledge of equine anatomy and skills trimming and shoeing feet, the greater the likelihood of success as a farrier.


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Frankly Speaking

The Importance of Moving Beyond Your Mistakes

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices
At the 2015 International Hoof-Care Summit, Dave Farley delivered the closing remarks, which fired up attendees to return home and work to excel in their footcare practices. The short presentation hit the mark and several attendees say that it was a highlight of their experience. You can hear that speech in its entirety at americanfarriers.com/farleyspeech.
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It Is Time To Follow Our Own Advice

Frankly Speaking
By Jeremy McGovern posted on February 12, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices
For the past 27 years, readers have relied on our November issue to deliver practical business information. This issue has focused on the non-footcare aspects of the farrier profession. The articles are intended to help farriers build better business practices through tested advice provided by other farriers.
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