Apprenticeship

4 Traits That Will Help You as a Farrier Apprentice

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 26, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Safety & Healthcare

About 20 years ago, Jessica McGrane wanted to begin a career as a farrier. She asked West Chester, Pa., farrier Dave Werkiser if she could learn the trade from him. Werkiser admits that he was at first hesitant, having had some previous helpers join his practice, but leave just when they became useful.

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Texas Farrier Jarrod Morris Releases Debut Album

By Chelsea Moskow posted on April 24, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Fort Worth, Texas, farrier Jarrod Morris shoes horses by day and performs songs from his debut album, West of East, by night.

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Farrier Apprenticeships Rise in Popularity

March 11, 2019 | Posted in Education

Source: The Guardian

Despite long, hard days and the dirty work of shoeing horses, farrier apprenticeships are in high demand in the U.K., according to The Guardian. There are nearly half a million horse-owning households there, instilling a passion for horseshoeing in the youth who are now seeking careers.

Friday's Farrier Facts & Figures

Attending Horseshoeing School | Handling Emails

March 30, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... Most Full-Time Farriers Attended Horseshoeing School. How Farriers Handle Emails. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

From The Desk Of AFJ

Climbing Horseshoe Mountain

August 4, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices

The first shoe I ever pulled off a horse took 45 minutes. My arms, hands, back and legs were screaming at me why are you doing this??? Beads of perspiration dripped into my eyes as my fingers gave their best death grip on tools that felt awkward and heavier with each passing second. Still, the shoe would not budge.

Get A Good Start With A Mentor

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on July 25, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Even if you have graduated from shoeing school, this is just a start, in terms of practical knowledge. Learning from someone who has been shoeing horses for many years is invaluable.

Shoeing For A Living

For the Love of Shoeing and Teaching

Ritner Goff emphasizes hard work and continuing education in his North Carolina multi-farrier practice

By Jeff Cota posted on May 9, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

Just 4 months ago, Ritner Goff was ready to hang up his apron and call it a career after 30 years of shoeing horses.

News & Notes

Hawaiian Farrier, Blacksmith Prefers Old-School Methods

January 12, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Forging

Source: The Garden Island

Cowboy poet, farrier and blacksmith, Ted Shanks loves metal almost as much as he loves the Bible.

News & Notes

Illinois Farrier Encourages Continuing Education

January 10, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Source: Daily Herald

Northern Illinois farrier Jamie Westland Wandell, 31, has had her own business since age 16 and is a third-generation farrier.

From The Desk Of AFJ

Can Common Ground Be Found?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 17, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices

Admittedly, I was harsh and not thorough enough in the detail in my critique of the institutional evaluation of farriers contributing to veterinary continuing education. Due to the brevity of the editorial, I didn't touch on the farrier's responsibility in this.

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4 Traits That Will Help You as a Farrier Apprentice

Texas Farrier Jarrod Morris Releases Debut Album

Farrier Apprenticeships Rise in Popularity

Attending Horseshoeing School | Handling Emails

Climbing Horseshoe Mountain

Get A Good Start With A Mentor

For the Love of Shoeing and Teaching

Hawaiian Farrier, Blacksmith Prefers Old-School Methods

Illinois Farrier Encourages Continuing Education

Can Common Ground Be Found?

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