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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.)

Bob Skradzio Hall Of Fame shoer Bob Skradzio Passes Away
Read some thoughts the Pennsylvania farrier gave about his early carrer back in 2004.
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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.
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  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.
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Sara Pannell Three Young Farriers Named Rising Shoeing Stars
This award recognizes farriers advancing their careers 3 years after graduating from farrier school.
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Margie Lee-Gustafson 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.
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Tongs Calgary Mail-In Exercise
Challenge yourself with this exercise that embodies the spirit of a two-man competition.
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  Hall Of Fame Duke Farrier Bonde Passes Away
The lengendary horseshoer spent over 50 years of working wtih Thoroughbreds and other race horses.
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Examiners 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.
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Cornell University 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.
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Guild of Professional Farriers Announcement From The Guild Of Professional Farriers, Inc.
Contrary to Internet rumors, the Guild has not disbanded.
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Vibram Shoeing Challenge Announced
Farriers can participate by submitting before and after photos of their work.
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Doug Pokorney Memorial Scholarship Established For Doug Pokorney
The beloved New York farrier will be remembered by friend and family, and through a scholarship fund.
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Chris Pollitt 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.
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Texas A&M 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.
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Edward Martin Shoeing Event At The Draft Horse Classic
A draft horse shoeing competition will be held on Sept. 26 to help fund the Edward Martin Perpetual Scholarship to assist farrier students.
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Welding  Lincoln Electric And Farriers To Showcase Welding At Clinic
The event will combine instruction and contests to promote welding in farriery.
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Mail-In Calgary Mail-In Forging Competition Results
Here are the top finishers from the postal forging exercise.
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ASBPE American Farriers Journal Wins National Business Editors Award
The landmark four-part soring series receives national recognition.
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