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Metallurgy: How Much Do You Need to Know?

While not necessary to shoe horses, a working knowledge of how steel is made and reacts to heat and pressure can make a good career great

By Pat Tearney posted on July 3, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Forging, Safety & Healthcare, Therapeutic Shoeing

If you’re a horseshoer, you work with metal every day. But how much do you have to really know about metallurgy — the science underlying the working of metal — to be successful? That might depend on how you define success and what kind of farrier you want to be.

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Legendary Farrier Jay Sharp to be Remembered at Northern California Classic

The 27th annual event this May will be a celebration of Sharp’s life and contributions to the farrier industry.

By Shelly Ingram posted on March 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

To the American Farrier’s Association, he was “member number 356.” He was “J.W.” to his parents and seven siblings in the small Texas town of DePort.

35 Great Debuts

Here’s a look at when some of the greatest farriers first contributed to American Farriers Journal

By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

While working on this 35th Anniversary issue of American Farriers Journal, I've been paging through back issues. At times I can almost feel the heat of the forges and hear the distant echo of hammer ringing on steel.

Shoeing Team Celebrating 25th Anniversary

By Ron Perszewski posted on January 1, 2004

LOOKING BACK at the first North American Horseshoeing Team, squad member Gordon Haight says, “We didn’t know what we we’re getting into.”

The Best Of The Best

Meet the first International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame class of the new millenium

By Christy West posted on December 1, 1999 | Posted in Education

WE ASKED YOU to nominate the very best and you didn’t let us down. This year, we induct six top-notch, world-renowned farriers into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame Class of 2000.

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

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The Shoein' Shop 25th Annual Open House & Clinic

Date: 01/11/25

Location: Yucaipa, CA

The Shoein' Shop in Yucaipa, Calif., will host its 25th annual open house and clinic on Jan. 11, 2025.

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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.

SmartPak

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Items Tagged with 'Jay Sharp'

ARTICLES

Metallurgy: How Much Do You Need to Know?

Legendary Farrier Jay Sharp to be Remembered at Northern California Classic

35 Great Debuts

Shoeing Team Celebrating 25th Anniversary

The Best Of The Best

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Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years

Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning

Butler’s Insights Hold Strong