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News And Notes
(This news is a collection of stories written by the American Farriers Journal staff and acquired from press releases.)
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Red-hot Beane forges Stampede blacksmith three-peat No one ever suggested his first Calgary Stampede win was a fluke in 2009. And no one questioned victory No. 2 under the Big Top last July. But now? Steven Beane’s reputation as a world-class blacksmith has officially been dipped in bronze. |
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American Farriers Journal Captures Four Editorial Excellence Awards Two instructional articles, a cover photo and an in-depth editorial package covering the 35th anniversary of American Farriers Journal magazine captured top awards in the recent American Horse Publications annual editorial awards competition. Read More. |
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Most British Lameness Issues Aren't Foot Related Results from the United Kingdom's first public National Equine Health Survey pinpointed some interesting facts concerning feet. Read More. |
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Recognizing Farriers For All You Do The 13th annual National Farriers Week is a time for clients to recognize the quality work of shoers. Read More. |
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Fuel Price Concerns Growing Among Farriers A number of farriers that the American Farriers Journal editors talked with are convinced that $5 per gallon fuel will likely change the way they handle their footcare work and travels. Read More. |
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New Ideas Shaping Up For Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise Two new innovations will be part of this year’s Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise that is co-sponsored by the Calgary Stampede’s World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition committee and American Farriers Journal. Read More. |
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Beth Garner Passes Away The long-time advocate of the farrier industry dies at the age of 93. Read More. |
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Bob Bachen Joins Delta Mustad's North American Sales Team Bachen will be managing DMHC customers as a Sales Representative out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Read More.
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Tom Trosin Named AFA Vice President The Southern California farrier will serve as vice president of the leading farrier association. Read More. |
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Head Farrier Steve Kraus Joins Cornell University Steve Kraus will join the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine as head farrier, effective November 1, 2010. He will continue the great work of Michael Wildenstein, who has been with Cornell since 1991, and has accepted an early retirement incentive offered by New York State. Read More.
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Swiss Non-Profit Educates New Farriers Around The World The Flying Anvil Foundation, run by Swiss Farriery lecturer Bernard Duvernay, is a foundation to bring much-needed hoof-care education to developing countries. Read More.
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| Hall Of Fame Veterinarian Thomas Phillips Passes Away In honor of his commitment to education, horses, and the equine community, Philips became a member of International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame as part of the Class of 2010. Read More.
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3rd Annual Draft Shoeing Competition Honors Scottish Farrier The third annual Edward Martin Perpetual Draft Horse Shoeing Competition will be held at the Draft Horse Classic on Sept. 24 and 25 in Grass Valley, Calif. The inspiration for this event is Edward Martin, the late, legendary Scottish farrier. For the organizers, it is natural to base this on Martin's legacy. Read More.
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Hall Of Fame Shoer Jack Miller Passes Away The legendary farrier passes away at the age of 70. Read More.
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Hall Of Fame shoer Bob Skradzio Passes Away Read some thoughts the Pennsylvania farrier gave about his early career back in 2004. Read More. |
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The 2010 International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame Inductees Four farriers were elected based on their contributions to the horses and the industry. Read More. |
| The 2010 International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame Inductees Beth Valentine and Tom Phillips were elected to the Hall Of Fame for thier influence on hoof care. Read More. |
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Three Young Farriers Named Rising Shoeing Stars This award recognizes farriers advancing their careers 3 years after graduating from farrier school. Read More. |
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Margie Lee-Gustafson Wins The Second Annual Summit Achievement Award The California farrier has donated tens of thousands of dollars in hoof-care service to a needy facility. Read More. |
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Calgary Mail-In Exercise Challenge yourself with this exercise that embodies the spirit of a two-man competition. Read This Guide. |
| Hall Of Fame Duke Farrier Bonde Passes Away The lengendary horseshoer spent over 50 years of working with Thoroughbreds and other race horses. Read More. |
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The Worshipful Company Of Farriers Holds Historic Event In The U.S. The WCF holds its first exam outside of The United Kingdom ever at the Heartland Horseshoeing School. Read More. |
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Farriers Conference at Cornell University This conference in Ithaca, N.Y., will focus on technological innovations, equine locomotion, gait analysis, and other topics of interest to horseshoers and veterinarians. Read More. |
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Announcement From The Guild Of Professional Farriers, Inc. Contrary to Internet rumors, the Guild has not disbanded. Read More. |
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Shoeing Challenge Announced Farriers can participate by submitting before and after photos of their work. Read More. |
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Memorial Scholarship Established For Doug Pokorney The beloved New York farrier will be remembered by friends and family, and through a scholarship fund. Read More. |
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Second Annual Texas Equine Podiatry Conference Dr. Chris Pollitt, one of the world’s foremost authorities on laminitis, will headline the Second Annual Texas Equine Podiatry Conference. Read More. |
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Texas A&M Veterinary School Now Offers Full-Time Farrier Service Because of the volume of horses the college works with, the College Station campus has hired a full-time farrier. Read More. |
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Lincoln Electric And Farriers To Showcase Welding At Clinic The event will combine instruction and contests to promote welding in farriery. Read More. |
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Calgary Mail-In Forging Competition Results Here are the top finishers from the postal forging exercise. Read More. |
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American Farriers Journal Wins National Business Editors Award The landmark four-part soring series receives national recognition. Read More. |
