Pat Tearney
Pat Tearney is a long-term newspaper and magazine veteran writer and editor. Before retiring, he served for a number of years on the American Farriers Journal staff and continues to share his writing talents with our readers.
ARTICLES
50 Years of Farriery Progress
Hoof Care’s Never-Ending Journey
Farriers never stop learning, inspiring this writer to at least try to keep up
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50 Years of American Farriers Journal
Reflections on Hoof-Care Milestones Over 5 Decades: Pat Tearney
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Therapeutic Horseshoeing Strategies to Improve Your Profits
Rehabilitating horses doesn’t have to be financial disaster
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Old Horses, New Problems
Aging horses become more susceptible to arthritis, laminitis and other issues that present hoof-care challenges
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Metallurgy: How Much Do You Need to Know?
While not necessary to shoe horses, a working knowledge of how steel is made and reacts to heat and pressure can make a good career great
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Matching the Shoe to the Job
Experienced farriers say the choice should be based on a number of factors, many of which have nothing to do with the shoe itself
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