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Filling The Area Between Farrier & Vet

Corrective Farriery: A Textbook Of Remedial Horseshoeing
By Simon Curtis posted on January 1, 2004 | Posted in Education

FARRIERS CAN DO the vast majority of their work without consulting a veterinarian. Conversely, equine vets can do a lot of their work without getting together with a horseshoer.


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It’s Your Week... Enjoy It

Moving strongly into its fifth year, National Farriers Week gives shoers an opportunity to receive some well-deserved recognition
By Michael Austin posted on May 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices

Racing from barn to barn, working on horses well after dark and spending numerous hours doing the bookwork for your business doesn’t leave you a lot of time to get the recognition you so rightly deserve. Knowing the humble mindset of horseshoers – you’d probably like to keep it that way.


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From Rookies To Veterans

How Farriers Changed In 25 Years

Take a look back at how the farrier business has changed since American Farriers Journal started, through the eyes of these 25-year veteran farriers
By Eric Sacharski posted on July 1, 1999 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
There is a common bond between the farriers we interviewed for this special 25th anniversary feature story and American Farriers Journal.
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Rasping Away Problems

Working with 1,000 foals, yearlings and mares at nine Thoroughbred breeding farms, David Nadeau concentrates on stopping foot problems before they start
By Eric Sacharski posted on May 1, 1999 | Posted in Shoeing
There's a reason why Kentucky is called the “Horse Capital of The World.”
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From The Archives

Hoof Moisture a Concern with Road Horses

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 1994
With the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II taking place Sept. 19, 2022, American Farriers Journal is sharing an article from our archives that covers farrier involvement in ceremonial activities. In this article from the September/October 1994 issue, we look at how 13 British Army farriers keep 200 horses well shod for ceremonial parade duty.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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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.
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From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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