July/ August 2005

Farewell To “The Nation’s Farrier”
Peter Cote steps down after 35 years of service helping “The Old Guard” keep Arlington’s traditions.
By Terrie J. Davis

AFA Task Force Being Revamped With New Members, Focus And Name
Education/Registration Task Force gives way as AFA leadership looks for representatives from inside and outside the group, and says school survey information will create database for students.
By Ron Perszewski, Associate Editor

Diagnosis And Treatment Of A Spontaneous Rupture Of The Deep Digital Flexor
Therapeutic shoe with heel extension seen as key to successful outcome.
By Lisa Mauzerall, Henry Jann Dustin Devine and Nate Mauzerall

Taking The Square Out Of A Toe
Simple modification lets you fit hind toes without compromising.
By Jamey Carsel, CJF

Using The Fishtail Shoe
Nebraska farrier finds it a good alternative for treating a lacerated tendon.
By Kyle Ballard, CJF

No Need To Lose That High Nail
This simple trick will let you get a nail where you can clinch it without having to drive a new one.
By Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF

Rig That Came In From The Cold
The road doesn’t stop at the barn door, so farrier can come in from the tough Canadian weather in his custom-tailored rig.
By Ron Perszewski, Associate Editor

Pump Pressures!
While nobody likes facing higher fuel prices, some shoers are figuring out money-saving ways to tackle the problem.
By Frank Lessiter, Editor/Publisher

Reading Shoe Wear Gives Farriers An Edge
Not everyone does it, but farriers who know what they’re looking for on the bottom of old shoes can find clues to help keep a horse comfortable and healthy.
By Ron Perszewski, Associate Editor

Toe Grab Or Not Toe Grab?
Traction device has been linked to horse injuries, but many trainers believe they also give more speed.
By Pat Tearney, Managing Editor

“Give Us Even More On Hoof Balance”
When recommending topics for the International Hoof-Care Summit, farriers and vets want still more on properly balancing the foot.
By Frank Lessiter, Editor/Publisher

Shoer With A Mission
Vermont farrier making return trip to Honduras where he helps train pastors to shoe to supplement their incomes.
By Pat Tearney, Managing Editor

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