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Custom Trailer Keeps Oregon Farrier Dry

Efficient workstation keeps Zach Morris dry and working
By Jeff Cota posted on January 2, 2023 | Posted in Equipment
When shoeing in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, it’s a fair bet you’re going to get wet. The region sees 179 days of precipitation during the year — averaging more than 60 inches of rain and 4 inches of snow. For the sake of comparison, the national average is 38 inches of rain.
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Giving New Life to an Old Truck

Missouri farrier Ed Reardon finds a late-career project with a retired 1947 produce truck
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 5, 2022 | Posted in Equipment

About 15 years ago, Ed Reardon bought a retired  ton pick-up truck to add as a shoeing rig to his farrier practice. The idea for the truck goes back much earlier, though. Well-established as a farrier at the time, Reardon wanted to find and restore a 1947 truck — the same year he was born.  


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A Warm, Efficient Work Space

Minnesota farrier’s well-designed van improves his team’s efficiency
By Jeff Cota posted on November 1, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment
As the cold season arrives in Minnesota during November, Rich Lomen and Nate Stener and their four-man multi-farrier practice can expect temperatures to fluctuate between 41 and 9 degrees Fahrenheit over the next 5 months in the metropolitan Minneapolis area.
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Open Design Shoeing Truck Body for Minnesota Farrier

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 25, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment
In this episode of Badass Rigs & Trailers, sponsored by Anvil Brand, Minnesota farrier Tim Wampfler worked with Iron Range Manufacturing and Justin Fry to build his new farrier rig. Some of the features of this truck and body included the set up of tools like the grinder, but also an electro-magnetic anvil stand made by Iron Range.
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A Farrier Truck with Practical Modifications

For the last shoeing rig of his career, North Carolina farrier Martin Kenny focused on improved workflow
By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 11, 2021 | Posted in Equipment
The December 1990 American Farriers Journal featured an article by Martin Kenny showing how he made his 1987 Ford F-350 custom walk-in rig — a rarity at the time. Over the years, other rigs came and went, including a stripped-down minimalist approach.
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Farrier Upcycles Air Compressor Trailer for Shoeing

A retired Ingersoll Rand trailer helps Pennsylvania farrier Billy Romjue accomplish his goal of downsizing
By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 5, 2021 | Posted in Equipment
A couple of years ago as he entered his 30th year of shoeing horses, Billy Romjue began looking for ideas to downsize his shoeing trailer. His service area was limited from southern Pennsylvania to northern Maryland, and hauling his 10-foot gooseneck shoeing trailer wasn’t practical for servicing most of his clients.
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Simplified Farrier Trailer Helps Beat the Heat

Rig promotes efficiency and shade for Arizona farrier
June 21, 2021 | Posted in Equipment
In this episode of Badass Rigs & Trailers, brought to you by Anvil Brand, Shaun Woodsum’s shoeing trailer was built to maximize simplicity, practicality and efficiency while working in the hot Arizona sun.
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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 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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