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Best Customer Service Tips from Over the Years

May 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

In the 35 years since the first issue of American Farriers Journal was published, there have been many advances in farriery and hoof care.

Getting A Better Fit

Farriers share their tips and insight on how they shape and modify keg shoes for their work

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

Thanks to mass production, keg shoes have made life easier for farriers. You can find a manufactured shoe in nearly every necessary size and model.

Schools Give Survey A Mixed Reception

Spot check of reaction to AFA survey plan finds university-based farrier programs endorse the effort, while private schools will open their doors, sometimes warily

May 1, 2005 | Posted in Education

There are more than 60 horseshoeing schools in the U.S. and Canada, so it would be risky to predict their general reaction to the planned American Farrier's Association survey based on the comments of a few. Just as telling, perhaps, is that several smaller schools did not return phone calls requesting their opinion on the subject.

Two Farriers Sound-Off On Certification Concerns

Certification Should Reflect Real-Life Work

By Jeff Matthews and Jim Woods posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Business Practices

Regardless of whether it’s farriers, hairdressers, barbers, medical technicians or people involved in other professions, many of the complaints about having to make compromises to qualify for certification are the same.

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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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 'Jim Woods'

ARTICLES

Best Customer Service Tips from Over the Years

Getting A Better Fit

Schools Give Survey A Mixed Reception

Two Farriers Sound-Off On Certification Concerns

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