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Apprentice Farriers Face Work Challenge

November 12, 2012 | Posted in Education

Source: By Fidelis Rego

The head of Queensland's only farrier training program says he cannot get enough employers to take on his students.

Frankly Speaking

Tough Economic Times Require A Tough Attitude

By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices

The benefits of an economic boom may take a while to trickle down, but the effects of a slow down seem to wash down right away.

Track Talk

Fewer Overall Injuries, But Other Racing Concerns Are Surfacing With Synthetic Tracks

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Equipment

While the jury is still out on how well synthetic surfaces are really working, most everyone in the racing world seems to recognize that they’ll play an even more critical role in future horse racing.

Shoeing Around the World

Here’s how footcare is being done in nearly a dozen other countries, including a look at the growing popularity of cold shoeing

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2005 | Posted in Shoeing

When it comes to footcare work, there are probably more similarities than differences among top shoers from around the world.

Briefings

November 1, 2000 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

One key to both his medical and shoeing success that Michael Miller would like to pass along to other farriers is the importance of keeping fit. “Since I used to do long distance biking as a hobby, I asked an exercise therapist to put together an exercise program for me,” says the Trussville, Ala., orthopedic surgeon and farrier. “As it turns out, those exercises that are best for a biker are also good ones for a shoer.

Videos

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.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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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 'racing industry'

ARTICLES

Apprentice Farriers Face Work Challenge

Tough Economic Times Require A Tough Attitude

Fewer Overall Injuries, But Other Racing Concerns Are Surfacing With Synthetic Tracks

Shoeing Around the World

Briefings

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American Farriers Journal

5 Lessons & Insights from Farriers Who Shoe for a Living

When Should the Equine Hoof & Pastern Angle Line Up?

Iron Sharpens Iron in the Scenic City