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American Farriers Journal

April 2014 AFJ

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April 2014

Volume: 40
Edition: 3

American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.

  • Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents

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    Shoeing For A Living

    Farrier Guided by 'Classical Shoeing'

    Horseshoer Alexi Gutierrez uses a solid base of footcare fundamentals to cover a wide range of horses in South Florida
    By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing
    It seems today that many horseshoers found farriery after having careers in non-equine fields. The influence of that previous life emerges in their everyday work. A horseshoer who served in the military often is very disciplined in showing up to footcare appointments on time. Farriers with a background in accounting tend to closely mind the dollars and cents going in and out of their practice. You get the point.
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    Hoof Care

    Don't Forget the Basics When Shoeing Sport Horses

    Avoid the traps of accessories by focusing on the needs of the athlete
    By Jeff Cota posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing
    We can learn a lot from babies. They learn to crawl before walking. Oh sure, once they start walking they're in a hurry to start running. It's only human nature. We're an impatient lot. It's an urge that farriers no doubt find themselves struggling with from time to time.
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    Boost Profits With Boots

    Modifying boots is a profit-building skill you should add to your footcare practice
    By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices
    Since some owners often want a part-time protective device for their horses, hoof boots continue to grow in popularity. But who should provide the boots, fit and adjust them?
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    Red Flags for Farriers

    Is it Time to Toss that Tool?

    Look for the signs that your implements are beyond repair
    By Danny Ward posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment
    As wear and tear takes its toll on our tools, a farrier's instinct is to tweak, maintain or fix it. There are times, though, when we should resist our natural tendency to repair it.
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    Supplements are One Piece of the Quality Hoof Puzzle

    Seven out of 10 horses do not get a full serving of a fortified grain or complete feed, which may mean inadequate levels of key vitamins and minerals needed for hoof health
    By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrition
    When recommending hoof supplements to clients, Jessica Normand says it's critical for farriers to stress the proper expectations for these products. The then SmartPak staffer told attendees at a How-To Clinic during the 2014 International Hoof-Care Summit that horse owners have to recognize that healthy hooves require regular, professional maintenance along with plenty of exercise and activity.
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    Be a Part of the Calgary Stampede One Last Time

    Build this sidebone shoe in the Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise to mark the apparent end of the World Championship Blacksmiths Competition at the Calgary Stampede
    By Chris Gregory posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Forging
    We may be coming to the end of an era concerning the World Championship Blacksmiths Competition (WCBC) in Calgary, Alberta. For decades, this served as a special place for many farriers. It is not without a sense of disappointment that we see this door closing, but as the saying goes, another door will open. I am optimistic that the future holds new opportunities for those horseshoers who will follow us.
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    DIY Hammer Handles Fit Farrier Well

    South Carolina farrier Steve Prescott makes hammer handles from sections of hardware store oak trim
    By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

    Years ago, Hardeeville, S.C., farrier Steve Prescott didn't set out to craft his own wood tool handles - it just happened out of necessity. Newly relocated to the Palmetto State, he moved away from his local supply shop. This forced him to be creative with the tools he uses.


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  • Featured Articles

    Featured Articles

    132_SFL_Alexi-Gutierrez_JM_1113.jpg
    Shoeing For A Living

    Farrier Guided by 'Classical Shoeing'

    Horseshoer Alexi Gutierrez uses a solid base of footcare fundamentals to cover a wide range of horses in South Florida
    By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing
    It seems today that many horseshoers found farriery after having careers in non-equine fields. The influence of that previous life emerges in their everyday work. A horseshoer who served in the military often is very disciplined in showing up to footcare appointments on time. Farriers with a background in accounting tend to closely mind the dollars and cents going in and out of their practice. You get the point.
    Read More
    iStock_000003409797Large.jpg
    Hoof Care

    Don't Forget the Basics When Shoeing Sport Horses

    Avoid the traps of accessories by focusing on the needs of the athlete
    By Jeff Cota posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing
    We can learn a lot from babies. They learn to crawl before walking. Oh sure, once they start walking they're in a hurry to start running. It's only human nature. We're an impatient lot. It's an urge that farriers no doubt find themselves struggling with from time to time.
    Read More

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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