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American Farriers Journal
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September/October 2012
Volume: 38
Edition: 6
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Shoeing for a LivingLiving Life in the Slow Lane, but Shoeing on a Fast Track
Amish farrier Eli Beiler excels at getting the most out of high-performance StandardbredsRead More
What About Joint Supplements?
Horse owners often ask about these, so here are some basics that hoof-care professionals should knowRead More
How Efficient is Your Shoeing Rig?
Improving workflow and organization with your shoeing body or trailer can result in longevity and financial benefits for your hoof-care practice.Read More
No More Sore Backs!
Here’s a quick and easy solution to the tedious chore of having to constantly lift a heavy anvil in and out of a shoeing rigRead MoreThe Hoof-Care Bottom LineDo your Homework Before Purchasing a New Vehicle for your Hoof-Care Business
Check your credit report, financial situation and payment options before you head to a dealershipRead MoreThe Consequences of Bad Shoeing
Hoof-care errors often result in losing a client, but there can also be costs to horse owners, trainers and the horseRead More
Not a Textbook Case
After 4 and a half years, a club foot has delivered lessons in maintaining solid basics, utilizing consultations, relying on teamwork and employing creative approaches to hoof care.Read More
Tackling a 20-Degree Coffin Bone Rotation
Development of a specific protocol among farriers and veterinarians led to a successful rehabilitationRead More
Raising your Prices as Your Hoof-Care Practice Grows
Being able to charge more for your work is based on how you established your practice, as well as how well you’ve reinvested in itRead MoreBook NotesTry Three Styles of Interactive Learning to Expand your Skills
Essential Principles Of Horseshoeing, Foundation Guide To Sound Trimming And ShoeingRead MoreShoeing with Conformation in Mind
Taking note of seemingly minor points of how a horse stands and is put together makes a big difference in achieving balanceRead MoreA Question of Balance: A Hoof-Care Constant
Advice on this important topic, drawn from the AFJ archivesRead MoreThe Backyard HorseProblems Tend to Pile up on the Feet of Backyard Horses
Informal survey of most common issues for these horses indicates that when owners fail to address one problem, it often leads to others.Read MoreRecognizing and Treating Retracted Soles
Hard-to-spot condition can result in thin soles and painRead MoreCool Shoes For Ice And Snow
These winter shoes from Washington farrier Bill Miller’s historical collection demonstrate several older ways of dealing with snow and iceRead MoreChanges are Coming to the Hoof Care Industry: Are you Getting Ready?
Veteran farrier Gerard Laverty outlines some of the challenges he thinks farriers will face in the not-too-distant future.Read More
Spotlight on Hoof CareBeane Wins Fourth Consecutive Calgary Title
English farrier is crowned champion at the 33rd annual World Championship Blacksmiths’ CompetitionRead More
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