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Are You Punching Better Nail Holes?

Veteran farriers share techniques to avoid sheared nails and preserve tools
By Ron Perszewski posted on December 4, 2017 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing
Whether you’re forging a horseshoe from bar stock or modifying a factory-made shoe, the nail holes you punch are critical. The holes help determine whether the nails hold until the next shoeing and, when necessary, avoid flaws in a less-than-perfect hoof.
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[Video] Sizing Tools to Punch Nails, Part V

March 28, 2016 | Posted in Education, Forging, Shoeing
International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Roy Bloom continues his demonstration of adjusting and sizing the forepunch, drift and pritchel for your favorite nail. In this final installment, Bloom repairs and sizes pritchels to punch city-head and e-head nails.
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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.

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Hoof Care on Parade

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

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Life Data Labs

Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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