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G.E. Forge – Getting Started in Hoof Care 2021
In 1946, George Earnest setup a small shop In Klamath Falls, Oregon, to fill requests for custom-made horseshoeing tools. One farrier told another about nippers that cut better and lasted longer than any others, and the enterprise grew. The business has changed ownership and location several times since, but the tools that are named for George Earnest still make the shoer’s work easier and hold up better under hard use than all the rest.
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G.E. Forge – Getting Started in Hoof Care 2020
In 1946, George Earnest setup a small shop In Klamath Falls, Oregon, to fill requests for custom-made horseshoeing tools. One farrier told another about nippers that cut better and lasted longer than any others, and the enterprise grew. The business has changed ownership and location several times since, but the tools that are named for George Earnest still make the shoer’s work easier and hold up better under hard use than all the rest.
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JT International Distributors, Inc. December 2019
One of the largest full line distributors of horse equipment worldwide, JT International began as Jack’s Tack in 1973. Owner, Jack Sievers, began selling store to store and personally delivering goods to customers, some of which are still successful today. In 1983, we started importing and exporting worldwide and incorporated to JT International Dist., Inc. JTI, as most people know us today, ships to all 50 states and over 50 countries from our headquarters in Indianapolis, IN. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff have many years of experience riding, competing, and showing horses and are available to help with your horse equipment needs. Over the years, we’ve built our reputation by offering quality products at the best prices.
Tough1® Professional Farrier Tools are drop forged from super strong Chrome Vanadium steel, aligned and sharpened by hand for accurate trimming and longer blade lives. Our full line has everything a farrier needs: hoof nippers, clinch blocks, rasps, nail clinchers, clinch cutters, pritchels, shoe pullers, shoe spreaders, nail pullers, hoof knives, driving hammers and more. We’re continually working to grow and improve our Tough1® Professional Farrier Tool line, some of our newest additions include an adjustable farrier stand, one-handed foal nippers, multi-sided diamond sharpeners, emergency shoe repair tools, multi-purpose farrier tools and deluxe farrier aprons.
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Vettec, Inc. – November 2019
Vettec™ has been manufacturing and distributing the highest level of horse hoof care products worldwide for over 20 years. Vettec’s extensive line of hoof related materials allow your hoof care professional to complete hoof repairs and glue on shoes with Adhere, urethane adhesive, as well as create instant horse shoes and foal extensions with Super Fast, equi-thane adhesive.
Vettec™ produces five instant hoof pad materials to promote heel and sole growth, eliminate thrush, protect and support the equine foot, and prevent stone bruising. The wide variety of instant hoof pad materials allows you and your farrier to select the proper material depending on your horse’s hoof. Equi-Pak, Equi-Pak|CS, Equi-Pak|Soft, Sil-Pak and Sole-Guard were all designed to protect and support your horse’s hoof.
Anvil Brand – September/October 2019
Founded in 1978, we make quality horseshoes and tools that meet the special needs of customers like the Budweiser Clydesdales, Disney, Sea World, Ames Construction, Express Personnel, and YOU. We are very particular about our work, and we manufacture the majority of these specialty products ourselves.
Today, Anvil Brand products are still made and inspected by active farriers who understand the needs of all our customers. Most of our Anvil Brand tools and products are Made here in the USA…and we are making more. Our machine tool business (H&H) is the only ISO Certified in the industry. We have met the stringent quality demands of Caterpillar, Nestle, and military projects including F-16’s, Cruise missiles and other weaponry systems. Farriers, horse owners and our dealers look to Anvil Brand for answers to their questions and solutions to their unique shoe, tool and hoof-care problems. No one has the quality experience we have — period.
G.E. Forge – Getting Started in Hoof Care 2019
In 1946, George Earnest setup a small shop In Klamath Falls, Oregon, to fill requests for custom-made horseshoeing tools. One farrier told another about nippers that cut better and lasted longer than any others, and the enterprise grew. The business has changed ownership and location several times since, but the tools that are named for George Earnest still make the shoer’s work easier and hold up better under hard use than all the rest.
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Anvil Brand – September/October 2017
Founded in 1978, we make quality horseshoes and tools that meet the special needs of customers like the Budweiser Clydesdales, Disney, Sea World, Ames Construction, Express Personnel, and YOU. We are very particular about our work, and we manufacture the majority of these specialty products ourselves.
Today, Anvil Brand products are still made and inspected by active farriers who understand the needs of all our customers. Most of our Anvil Brand tools and products are Made here in the USA…and we are making more. Our machine tool business (H&H) is the only ISO Certified in the industry. We have met the stringent quality demands of Caterpillar, Nestle, and military projects including F-16’s, Cruise missiles and other weaponry systems. Farriers, horse owners and our dealers look to Anvil Brand for answers to their questions and solutions to their unique shoe, tool and hoof-care problems. No one has the quality experience we have — period.
Well-Shod – "Viva l’Italia!"
ICAR was established in 1970 by three very skilled craftsmen living in Maniago, Italy. Maniago is a town well known for its blacksmithing traditions for over 600 years. In 2012 ICAR began production of the farrier tool line with the intent of creating high-quality products that were able to meet the needs of farriers. With input from farriers, insights of the designers and knowledge of the workmen, ICAR has been able to achieve a very high level of quality that is now recognized around the world.
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Anvil Brand – September/October 2016
Founded in 1978, we make quality horseshoes and tools that meet the special needs of customers like the Budweiser Clydesdales, Disney, Sea World, Ames Construction, Express Personnel, and YOU. We are very particular about our work, and we manufacture the majority of these specialty products ourselves.
Today, Anvil Brand products are still made and inspected by active farriers who understand the needs of all our customers. Most of our Anvil Brand tools and products are Made here in the USA…and we are making more. Our machine tool business (H&H) is the only ISO Certified in the industry. We have met the stringent quality demands of Caterpillar, Nestle, and military projects including F-16’s, Cruise missiles and other weaponry systems. Farriers, horse owners and our dealers look to Anvil Brand for answers to their questions and solutions to their unique shoe, tool and hoof-care problems. No one has the quality experience we have — period.
Well-Shod – "It’s A British Invasion"
We at Well-Shod are proud to be able to say that we are your premier one-stop shop for high quality farrier tools, shoes, aprons and much more. We pride ourselves in offering not only the widest selection of tools and supplies, but also unique hard to find items including the best of the British-made brands. Well-Shod imports top-of-the line farrier and blacksmithing products from Silverback Chaps, Jon Atkinson Farrier Tools, Steven Beane (Beanie Tools), Derek Gardner, Londonderry Forge Supplies, Handmade Shoes (UK), Vulcan Horseshoes and Nails, Gibbins of Suffolk and Jim Blurton Specialist Horseshoes and Tools.
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Well-Shod – "Made In The USA"
There are many great tool makers in the world, but none better than those right here in the USA! Well-Shod is proud to stock a huge selection of high-quality American made tools ! Not only do these folks make great tools, but they are farriers. Their first hand knowledge and hands-on experience gives them the unique ability to make the small, but crucial adjustments needed to produce the best products for the job. These companies care about the farrier and work hard to give back to the industry by holding clinics, supporting associations, and sharing their knowledge and skills with others. Well-Shod stocks a large selection of tools, shoes, aprons and more from around the world, including brands from legendary American farriers Roy Bloom, Jim Poor, Tony Kingery, Todd Walker, Jim Quick , Myron McLane and many more. Well-Shod would like to thank these men and their companies for what they give back to the industry!
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