When Ken Remer had the opportunity to buy a shoeing trailer for two-thirds of what the previous shoer had invested in the rig, he jumped at the opportunity.
The challenge is to see how your forging skills stack up with other farriers from around the world in this educational forging exercise that more than pays for itself
Now in its fourth year, the innovative mail-in forging exercise that’s co-sponsored by the World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition — held each year during the Calgary Stampede — and American Farriers Journal, is once again offering a tremendous opportunity to expand your forging skills.
After developing carpal tunnel problems 9 years ago and waking up almost nightly at 4 a.m. in severe pain, Lee DeLisle started using curved handles on his driving and turning hammers.
The final number of farriers who participated in the mail-in forging exercise at the Calgary Stampede hasn’t been announced yet, but shoers who sent in entries will soon be receiving a bountiful prize package of useful supplies.
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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