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[Video] Clinching And Finishing A Foot

February 24, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing
Jay Farley, seen here in Wellington, Fla., is a member of Professional Quality Horseshoeing. In this video, Jay demonstrates the quickness and efficiency of his clinching and finishing methods on a hind foot, then a front.
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New Mexico Farriers Get Some Oklahoma Shoeing Wisdom

Mark Milster stresses importance of observation and understanding the needs of the individual horse
By John Bradshaw posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy
Mark Milster gave some tips on everyday shoeing and forging at the first-ever clinic held at San Marcos Feed, near Santa Fe, N.M. When San Marcos Feed took over the farrier supply side of Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, owner Tom Macdonnell decided to continue the tradition of hosting an annual shoeing clinic.
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Clinching 101

Good clinching helps keep shoes on and also improves the appearance of your shoeing work
By Chris Gregory posted on May 1, 2005 | Posted in Shoeing
Clinching is an incredibly important aspect of shoeing a horse. If it's done improperly, keeping a shoe on the foot can become difficult. However it is also a part of the job that is unlikely to cause damage to the hoof or horse, so it is often left to an apprentice or helper. It's important to understand a few principles that are involved in clinching that will make the job better and stronger.
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Perfecting The Useful Art Of Hammer Clinching

There are still instances when using this technique works better than the best clinchers
By Chris Gregory posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing
Hammer clinching is not as popular as using clinchers among modern farriers. One reason is that it can be a little difficult to learn. Another downside is that some horses do not stand as well for hammer clinching as they do when clinchers are used.
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Personalized Shoeing in Big Sky Country

Forget cookie-cutter shoeing jobs - this shoer relies on sound shoeing and forging skills, a wealth of equine education and an innovative mind to deliver premium hoof care
By Katherine Meitner posted on December 1, 1999 | Posted in Shoeing
IF YOU'RE looking for an article about a guy who just takes keg shoes out of a box and nails them onto horses' feet, you might as well stop reading.
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