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Good Ideas To Improve Your Rig

Farriers, manufacturers share tips to make your job easier
By Jeff Cota posted on November 7, 2016 | Posted in Education, Equipment
When a farrier starts opening up a shoeing rig at a clinic, a curious thing occurs. The stories that are being swapped among the small pockets of congregants in the parking lot begin to lose their allure, and an easygoing migration begins. Like moths to a flame, farriers can’t resist checking out someone else’s shoeing rig. They amble on over, greet the farrier who graciously offers the welcome distraction and casually explore the mobile office.
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3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Rig

By Jeff Cota posted on July 25, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices
A reliable, well-planned portable workstation is a boon for any farrier. It stores your tools, equipment and supplies. It’s a rolling billboard that promotes your business. Simply put, it’s your office and it needs to serve your needs efficiently to maximize your income potential.
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2015 Int'l Hoof-Care Summit (Trade Show)

Stonewell Bodies Features 60" x 72" Mini Trailer

March 24, 2015
Lou Sposito of Stonewell Bodies features the Stonewell 60" x 72" Mini Trailer on the Trade Show floor at the 2015 International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. This trailer includes features such as a slide-out shoe rack, pad rack, bandsaw setup, slide-out double drill press drawer and motorized anvil stand.
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Four Ways Shoeing Rigs Can Improve Your Efficiency

Organization, lighter units and, yes, coffee makers can save you time and money
By Jeff Cota posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment
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.
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8 Things to Consider Before Buying a Farrier Rig

August 1, 2013
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.
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What Are Farriers Looking for In Shoeing Rigs?

Manufacturers note trends among shoeing rig purchases and outfitting that indicate how many farriers are approaching more efficient rigs
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Ever since the farrier trade evolved from largely a stationary profession to a mobile one, the shoeing rig has become a necessity for most practices. The farrier rig must be equipped with necessary tools and adequate supplies to handle the horses and their needs forecast for that day.
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2013 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Trade Show: Stonewell Debuts Farrier Trailer

January 31, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Lou Sposito of Stonewell Bodies tells American Farriers Journal about their new walk-in designed trailer, which 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees are able to experience on the trade show floor. This trailer was made to fill in a gap Stonewell saw in the market, and is the first of it's type in their line of products.
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Hoof Care on Parade

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.

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Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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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.
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SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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