American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
FAR HILLS FORGE ADVANCED COURSES
Let Sonny Pistilli help you get ready for either AFA or BWFA certification. Three-day to one week courses at Far Hills Forge in Pennsylvania. Home study course with DVD and handbook also available. For more information, call Sonny at (908) 797-4433.
LIMB LENGTH DISPARITY BOOK
sco Buff, PhD, CF, has written a book for all equine owners and professionals discussing in detail the issue of LLD. Chapters include topics on: definitions, etiology and types of LLD; how to observe, recognize, palpate and measure LLD; Veterinary, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, saddle fitting, farrier, training, and exercising; how to trim and shoe for LLD; and how to monitor and assess progress. Cost is $38.95 (plus s/h). To order: (585) 298-6619 or www.escobuff.com.
SHOEING TRAILERS
SomerSong – “Forging Freedom” since 1991. Trailers, bodies and products in service from coast to coast. Tools, design built for the farrier. Call or text Roger Newman at (651)260-8815 or email ssforge@somtel.net. Website: www.somersongforge.com.
TRUCK BODY
2000 Stonewall body, 8 ft. x 8 ft./dually. Great condition. $4,000 worth of interior extras. $5,000 firm. Located in Auburn, New York; 30 minutes from Purdybilt, 30 minutes from Stonewall. (315) 729-2675.
CROSSROADS FARRIER SUPPLY
Now has on-line shopping at www.crossroadsfarriersupply.com. Shop on-line or visit our new, larger location for an extensive collection of performance, pleasure and therapeutic horseshoes and supplies. Call (434) 589-4501 or visit our store at 67 Rollins Lane, Louisa, VA 23093. We ship daily.
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RASP SHARPENING WITH THE RASP DOCTOR!!!!!
The Rasp Doctor will bring your old rasps back to life! Send as many as you want — 1 week turnaround. Satisfaction guaranteed or you don’t pay! $7 per rasp plus shipping. For cheapest shipping, use the flat rate option with USPS. Send to: David Manuel, 225 CR 466, Oxford, FL, 34484. Email scottishequine2012@gmail.com or call (859) 312-4412.
FARRIER BUSINESS FOR SALE
Full-time farrier business. Owner retiring. Located on Texas Gulf Coast, 75 miles southwest of Houston, Texas. Area offers barrel, roping, pleasure and working horses. No competition clause, several years schedule history and customer notes. Call, text or e-mail. $20,000. Quality Horseshoe, Bay City, Texas; (979) 244-6342. grjarre@sbcglobal.net.
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FARRIER FORMS
Specializing in invoices specifically designed for the farrier trade. Complete Farrier Organizer with weekly appointment calendar, address section and expense records. Contact your farrier shop or call Farrier Forms at (803) 644-2950. All products available online at www.farrierforms.com.
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HARRY PATTON HORSESHOEING SUPPLIES
We are celebrating 60 years of business in the farrier industry as horseshoers and suppliers. Questions? Requests? We'd love to help and think we can. Additional to all farrier supplies, we specialize in Crothers Concave shoes and bar stock, Farrier's Formula Hoof Supplement, the Patton Hoof Ruler, the Patton Hoof Stand. Online ordering, walk in, phone in: www.harrypatton.com. 223 West Maple Ave., Monrovia CA 91016 (Los Angeles area) 626-359-8018. After hours cell: 626-327-3650. adagates1@gmail.com. Ada Gates Patton.
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MIXING TIPS
Made in USA exact fit and performance, 180 cc mixing tips used with urethane products. $66.00 per bag of 100 tips, or .66 ea.. Custom Mixed Venice Terpentine/leather dust hoof packing starting @ $50.00 per 4 lb container. Firm leather hoof pads, sizes cut from pony to the largest draft, x lite to xx heavy. Original plastic spider/stabilizer pads, all sizes and Speed/aluminum sandwich pads, call Ray Steele @ 413 863 2443 to order.
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PETERBYLT APRONS
Premium quality safety aprons – SATISFACTION GUARANTEED – direct to you. Call (518) 966-8989. Or available at selected dealers. Pete Holcomb, P.O. Box 193, Friend, NE 68359.
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SHOP ONLINE
www.farriersupplyshop.com
Kirkwood Farrier Supply, Marshallton Supply, (610) 696-7280.
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FARRIER SOFTWARE
Farriers Manager now comes in 2 versions – traditional or mobile supporting iOS, Android, Windows Tablet and Phone. An easy to use record keeping system for the business-minded farrier. Make your horseshoeing business more profitable with detailed records and easy accounting. Demo versions available from www.ambritsoftware.com Phone: +44(0)7766658304
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iForgeAhead SOFTWARE
Backroads Data has provided farriers around the world with high-quality, user-friendly business management software since 1999. iForgeAhead is a complete farrier-specific program that handles detailed client and horse records, appointments, invoices, income, purchases and more. iForgeAhead runs on tablets and smartphones as well as PCs and Macs, and can be used on multiple devices. Visit www.farriersoftware.com to learn more and begin your 30-day Free Trial, or call 785-594-6807 for more info.
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FARRIER WANTED
Large Maryland horse farm seeks full-time farrier - 25 horses/week. Will also need to: supervise maintenance staff/oversee farm maintenance and inspect facilities for safety. 2-years of farrier experience preferred and must be willing to take continuing education classes. Excellent salary with benefits plus 50% health care. Contact: Mike Smith at 240-882-7285