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Farrier Finds a New Destination during a 14-Year Journey

By Jeff Cota posted on April 11, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing

Every farrier has his or her own way of shoeing a horse. The path one chooses depends on several variables - knowledge and comfort level to name just two. Of course, paths are also dependent upon the pathologies of the hoof itself.

Hoof Testers

A Valuable Diagnostic Tool When Properly Used

Practice will help you learn to localize pain without causing the horse too much additional discomfort

By Chris Gregory posted on January 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment

Hoof testers have been a part of the farrier and veterinarian toolbox for many years.

Another Successful Summit

Attendees of the International Hoof-Care Summit gathered for 4 days of sharing ideas on dozens of hoof-care subjects

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Turn on any news station and they’ll subject you with endless coverage of failing economies worldwide.

Differing Views on Certification

Several AFA members took issue with an article by a school owner and responses from readers regarding the farrier education process

September 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Several AFA members took issue with an article by a school owner and responses from readers regarding the farrier education process

A Farrier's Viewpoint

Evaluating Farrier Certification Testing

Horseshoeing schools, AFA, need to work together to establish a program that can be beneficial to all

By Bob Smith posted on March 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

The American Farrier’s Associa-tion Education Committee, which I chair, has been given the task of developing a plan to increase the pass rate of AFA Certification testing. This is a standing mandate for the Education Committee.

Shoeing for a Living

Teamwork Rules the Day

Veteran Las Vegas farrier combines teamwork, continuing education, helping others and quality shoeing work to run a successful shoeing business

By Mike Podoll posted on September 1, 2005 | Posted in Education, Forging

Several common themes become crystal clear when you spend some time with Mike Dawson.

Frankly Speaking

Summit Goals Will Always Be Education, Communication

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2004 | Posted in Education, Nutrition

Sometimes just a few golden moments make a lot of effort all seem worthwhile.

Local Association Spotlight

Full-Contact Farrier Quiz Bowl?

Southern Horseshoers On Education seek opponent for “Born To Forge Mind Games”

By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2003 | Posted in Shoeing

DOES ANY ORGANIZATION out there think it’s got the shoeing knowledge to take on the Southern Horseshoers On Education (S.H.O.E.)? Well, S.H.O.E. says bring it on!

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Farrier Finds a New Destination during a 14-Year Journey

A Valuable Diagnostic Tool When Properly Used

Another Successful Summit

Differing Views on Certification

Evaluating Farrier Certification Testing

Teamwork Rules the Day

Summit Goals Will Always Be Education, Communication

Full-Contact Farrier Quiz Bowl?

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