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Ryen Carlson

Ryen Carlson

Ryen Carlson is a farrier based in Manassas, Va. He owns and operates Distal Steel.
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Tool Coatings Can Boost or Hinder Your Hoof-Care Business

High-quality coatings are a cost-effective way to increase the life and performance of drill bits and taps
By Ryen Carlson posted on April 7, 2022 | Posted in Equipment

One of the more confusing aspects of selecting drill bits and taps is the variety of available coatings since the manufacturers provide little information about the coatings themselves. The issue is further confused by the wide range of quality of coatings of the same type, despite looking similar.


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Tips for Drilling and Tapping Horseshoes

Save time and money by employing better practices in a deceptively difficult approach
By Ryen Carlson posted on April 8, 2021 | Posted in Equipment
Drilling and tapping are skills that are often taken for granted by farriers. It seems so simple that most farriers don’t think much about it at all.
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How to Select the Best Drill Bits and Taps

Don’t compromise quality, durability and efficiency with the wrong bits and taps
By Ryen Carlson posted on April 8, 2019 | Posted in Equipment
When drilling and tapping horseshoes, there are a huge variety of uses for drill bits and they come in a mind-boggling assortment of styles and sizes. Most farriers buy their drill bits off the shelf at popular home improvement stores.
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