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Turning a low-cost horse trailer into a shoeing rig lets this farrier use his truck for many other purposes

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 11, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices

Several years ago, Dave Ferguson decided he no longer wanted to dedicate an expensive pickup truck 100% to shoeing work. As a result, the Cambridge, Md., shoer switched to a shoeing trailer that he could unhook when he wanted to use the truck for other purposes.

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Farriers Ride to the Rescue After Rig is Stolen

Texan Pat Burton is the victim of theft, but finds out he has lots of friends

July 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices

Texan Pat Burton is the victim of theft, but finds out he has lots of friends. It is often said that the farrier industry is like no other profession partially due to its close-knit nature. In May 2009, horseshoer Pat Burton received a reminder about this spirit.

Shoeing For A Living

Delivering Good Work In The Garden State

Whether finding a specialized shoe or offering payment options, New Jersey farrier Eric Fischer caters to his clients

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Shoeing

Just like unexplained delays and bottled tap water that per gallon costs 10 times as much as diesel fuel, an inquisitive stranger sitting in a nearby seat is one of those inevitable treats at American airports.

Three Rigs, One System, No Missteps

A place for everything and everything in its place, plus workstations on wheels, make for maximum efficiency with minimum effort

By Ron Perszewski posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment

If you think organizing one shoeing rig is a challenge, consider the late Red Renchin. He used three pickup trucks for shoeing: A Ford F250 and two Ford F350s. The oldest is vintage 2001, the newest is a 2007.

Practical Rig Tips

So You're Thinking About Switching Rigs

Since there's no right or wrong way to layout a rig, do what works best for you

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

When looking at making changes in a shoeing rig, Brent Chidsey says there are a half-dozen critical considerations.

Red’s Cart Holds The Glue Together

Wisconsin farrier’s handy innovation keeps everything needed for glue-ons in one spot

By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2004 | Posted in Equipment

When glue-on shoes became a regular part of his shoeing business, it didn’t take Red Renchin long to decide they needed a home of their own.

Money Matters

Turn Your Money Into A Shoeing Rig

Learn what you can get for $2,000, $9,000 or $12,000 when shopping for a shoeing rig

By Michael Austin posted on April 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

It's more than just your transportation — it’s a way to express who you are and what you do.

Birdies, Bogies and Bar Stock

When this shoer travels to big horse shows, the cart literally goes before the horse

By Katherine Meitner posted on July 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

Frequently traveling to big horse shows made Dave Farley think twice about his shoeing rig.

Efficiency Counts!

Before having a new shoeing rig built, this farrier found it paid to work out all the design details on paper

By Bob White posted on January 1, 1999 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

WHEN RON MOTT started shoeing for money, his rig consisted of a home-made wagon pulled by a Toyota Tercel.

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Free At Last!

Farriers Ride to the Rescue After Rig is Stolen

Delivering Good Work In The Garden State

Three Rigs, One System, No Missteps

So You're Thinking About Switching Rigs

Red’s Cart Holds The Glue Together

Turn Your Money Into A Shoeing Rig

Birdies, Bogies and Bar Stock

Efficiency Counts!

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