Items Tagged with 'Roger Newman'

ARTICLES

2013 Int'l Hoof-Care Summit (Trade Show)

SomerSong's Portable Tool Table

Roger Newman of SomerSong Forge tells American Farriers Journal about about a product he created 4 years ago to make transportation, storage and working conditions a more user-friendly experience. 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees are able to see and experience this portable farrier tool table up-close.
Read More
2014 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Trade Show: SomerSong Forge Tower Shoeing Box

For 2014, SomerSong Forge introduces the three-wheel Tower Shoeing Box created by Roger Newman, a 35-year tradesman. The idea came from the needs for a lighter toolbox with the tool heads up. Learn more about this and other great farrier products at SomerSongForge.com.
Read More
2e.jpg

Four Ways Shoeing Rigs Can Improve Your Efficiency

Organization, lighter units and, yes, coffee makers can save you time and money
It's been said that efficiency is intelligent laziness. While shoeing eight horses a day hardly is considered a leisurely workday, there's something to be said about an economy of movement at the shoeing rig.
Read More

8 Things to Consider Before Buying a Farrier Rig

Buying a farrier rig is the most expensive single purchase you will make in your hoof-care career. Even the combined costs of your required tools and necessary inventory don't come close to the cost of a reliable, well-planned rig. As costly of an investment a rig is, it is a necessity.
Read More
2013 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Trade Show: SomerSong's Portable Tool Table

Roger Newman of SomerSong Forge tells American Farriers Journal about about a product he created 4 years ago to make transportation, storage and working conditions a more user-friendly experience. 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees are able to see and experience this portable farrier tool table up-close.
Read More
truck-opener.jpg

Rig Safety is Every Farrier's Business

From proper propane storage to solid driving practices, ensure safety when traveling from client to client
The slogan “safety is everybody’s business” is a common one, but if you’re the business owner, you can also add “the buck stops here” when it comes to shoeing rig safety. If you’re not paying attention to it, who is?
Read More

Pump Pressures

While nobody likes facing higher fuel prices, some shoers are figuring out money-saving ways to tackle the problem

Five years ago, we produced an American Farriers Journal article on how horseshoers were dealing with skyrocketing fuel prices.


Read More
Clean.jpg
Practical Rig Tips

Owners Offer Insights on a Range of Rig Styles

Before choosing your dream shoeing rig, sleep on these tips from the farriers who work from them every day
Does your rig work for you or against you? Unless you’re one of the few farriers who have the horses brought to them, your shoeing rig goes a long way toward determining how easily and comfortably you work and travel every day.
Read More

Top Articles

Current Issue

View More

Current Issue

View More

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

View More
Top Directory Listings