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May 15, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Equipment, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Identify Problems Before Trimming And Shoeing A Horse

When seeing a horse for the first time, it’s critical to perform a thorough evaluation to identify problems before trimming and shoeing it.

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How To Avoid Running Out Of Propane

By Jeff Cota posted on December 2, 2016 | Posted in Equipment

There are few farriers who haven’t been hit with the dreaded feeling that comes with forgetting to fill a propane tank. Jimmy Petty made sure he didn’t experience it again when he had two 30-pound tanks connected.

Fire Up That Forge

Hot tips for packing more heat into your shoeing work

By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Forging

There is probably no single piece of equipment that has changed how farriers do their jobs more than the portable propane forge. From shaky beginnings when they were seen more as a novelty, they have become virtually a necessity for farriers who want to hot fit and hot shoe away from their own shops.

Rig Safety is Every Farrier's Business

From proper propane storage to solid driving practices, ensure safety when traveling from client to client

By Lisa Kemp posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Safety & Healthcare

The slogan “safety is everybody’s business” is a common one, but if you’re the business owner, you can also add “the buck stops here” when it comes to shoeing rig safety. If you’re not paying attention to it, who is?

Texas Farrier's Shoeing Shop is a Fine Fit

Ray Bach took his business off the road in 2001 and is thriving while his customers come to him

By John Bradshaw posted on July 1, 2007 | Posted in Business Practices

A few years ago, Ray Bach started his shoeing day the same way most farriers do.

Homemade Circular Forge Delivers the Heat

Las Vegas farrier was busy working on his own prototype when similar design was introduced on the market

By Mike Podoll posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Business Practices, Forging

Mike Dawson of Las Vegas, Nev., has an unusual circular shape, slide-out forge mounted in the back of his shoeing rig.

Practical Tool Tips

83 Ways To Get More Out Of Your Shoeing Tools

Check these practical shoeing tool tips, tricks and techniques you can put to use tomorrow morning in your shoeing work

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2003 | Posted in Equipment

When you're looking for new ways to get better performance out of your shoeing tools, the best way is to swap ideas with other farriers.

Take Care with Propane!

Proper installation of a frame-mounted tank costs extra dollars, but pays off in safety

By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2002 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

Jim Halverson survived a major propane accident himself, so it isn’t surprising to find out that he’s adamant about practicing proper propane safety.

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