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Practice is the Key to Forging Proficiency

Improving your chances in certification and horseshoeing competitions takes time and repetition
By Jeff Cota posted on May 15, 2019 | Posted in Education
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, man, practice. Although it’s an old joke, there’s plenty of wisdom that can be applied to any situation — including farriery. Participating in certifications, credentialing and forging competitions are great ways of improving your skills, but to do well, you still have to practice.
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A Sweet Remedy to Heal Wounds

By Jeff Cota posted on May 14, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
As International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Burney Chapman pointed out in an article he wrote 30 years ago for American Farriers Journal, the most widely used and dependable medicine for wound care in 1700 B.C. was honey and grease packed with muslin. That remedy holds up just as well today.
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Improve Your Skills for Horseshoeing Contests

Chris and Cody Gregory offer practical advice that farriers can implement in their everyday work
By Jeff Cota posted on April 10, 2019 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing, Trimming
With two major contests — the World Horseshoeing Classic and the National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition — wrapped up, and the World Championship Blacksmiths about to kick off its 2019 slate, farriers are gearing up for another contest season.
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3 Methods for Patching Hoof Wall

New York farrier details his successful strategies for repairing voids
By Jeff Cota posted on April 6, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Therapeutic Shoeing
The hoof capsule is a remarkable structure. It’s designed to absorb and dissipate energy, among many other tasks. When there’s a void or the hoof capsule is not working properly, its ability to function correctly is compromised.
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