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Reader Commentary: Dec. 2017

December 4, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Education

Horse Owner Perspective: Work As A Team For Safety After reading your website article on the farrier who died on the job (“Wrongful Death Ruling Empowers Farriers,” americanfarriers.com), I wanted to say that my staff and I take responsibility for handling and controlling the horse for the farrier.

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Pointing Out Rider Error Is The Cause Of Stumbling Can Be Tricky

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 21, 2017 | Posted in Clients

No farrier wants to have a tough client conversation about how rider error may be impacting a horse’s behavior. And when you have to be blunt and explain how rider error rider is the cause, it’s time to bring your “diplomatic skills” into play.

“Diplomatic Skills” Needed When Stumbling is Due to Rider Error

It’s never easy to tell one of your clients to lose 150 pounds, buy a new horse with better conformation or to sign up for riding lessons

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

No farrier wants to have a tough client conversation about how rider error may be impacting a horse’s behavior. And when you have to be blunt and explain how rider error rider is the cause, it’s time to bring your “diplomatic skills” into play.

12 Reasons Why Stumbling May Not Be a Horseshoeing Problem

Before you follow an owner’s or trainer’s instructions to modify a shoe, consider these other reasons why a horse is stumbling

By Bob Smith posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses

Farriers often hear an owner say, "My horse stumbled, so my trainer said to tell you to rocker the toes." Many trainers and owners believe that a rolled or rocker toe is all that is needed to "correct" stumbling.