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Farrier Tips

Have a Horse That Objects to Nailing? Try Changing Your Technique

By Jeff Cota posted on November 21, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Therapeutic Shoeing

When nailing a shoe on a sensitive-footed horse, Steve Kraus suggests using a lighter hammer, which reduces shock to the hoof, as well as lighter blows.

Farrier Tips

Cold Shoeing Doesn't Have to Hurt

By Jeff Cota posted on October 24, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Safety & Healthcare

It's widely believed among blacksmiths that cold shaping horseshoes is a prescription for a sore elbow. Just don't tell that to International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Jim Keith.

Q&A: Keg Shoe Modifications

December 20, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

What is the most common modification you apply to keg shoes? What is the most unique and effective one you use in your practice?

You've Bought A New Anvil, So What Do You Do Now?

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2006 | Posted in Equipment, Forging

Four or five times in their careers, many shoers will purchase a new anvil at the local farrier shop and load it into their truck.

Duct Tape and the Bronco

A shiny, new shoeing rig might make for pride and joy, but memories say an old beater can be much more than it’s cracked up to be

By F. Thomas Breningstall posted on January 1, 2006 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Back in 1976, when I decided I didn’t want to work for a living any longer, I decided to become a horseshoer and enrolled at Bob Reaume’s Wolverine Farriers School in Howell, Mich.

Briefings

April 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices

After developing carpal tunnel problems 9 years ago and waking up almost nightly at 4 a.m. in severe pain, Lee DeLisle started using curved handles on his driving and turning hammers.

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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

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SmartPak

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Items Tagged with 'hammering'

ARTICLES

Have a Horse That Objects to Nailing? Try Changing Your Technique

Cold Shoeing Doesn't Have to Hurt

Q&A: Keg Shoe Modifications

You've Bought A New Anvil, So What Do You Do Now?

Duct Tape and the Bronco

Briefings

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