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50 Years of Farriery Progress

50 Hoof-Care Influencers of the Last 50 Years

Meet the people who have had profound impacts on the horseshoeing world since the dawn of American Farriers Journal in 1975.
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 12, 2024 | Posted in Education
Selected to celebrate the 50th anniversary of American Farriers Journal, these 50 influencers and innovators — chosen by AFJ readers and staff — represent a diverse group of individuals who have made profound impacts on and contributions to the horseshoeing industry.
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[Podcast] Remembering Red Renchin: Part 1

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Red Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care.
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 10, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
In part 1 of our Remembering Red Renchin series, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Red Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care.
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[Podcast] Remembering Red Renchin: Part 2

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier explains how Renchin handled client relations, managed his multifarrier practice covering three states and why he valued continuing education.
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 9, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
In part 2 of our Remembering Red Renchin series, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier explains how Renchin handled client relations, managed his multifarrier practice covering three states and why he valued continuing education.
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[Podcast] Remembering Red Renchin: Part 3

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier discusses Renchin’s shoe-bending machine, shoe patterns and the importance of efficiency in everyday work.
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 8, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
In part 3 of our Remembering Red Renchin series, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Red Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care. Ellis discusses Renchin’s shoe-bending machine, shoe patterns and the importance of efficiency in everyday work.
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[Podcast] Remembering Red Renchin: Part 4

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier shares insights into Renchin’s business practices, how he managed conflicting hoof-care ideologies and Burney Chapman’s reintroduction of the heart-bar shoe.
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 7, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
In part 4 of our Remembering Red Renchin series, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Red Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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