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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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Farrier Product Distribution Launches Blog
FPD is pleased to announce the launch of its newest website feature, The HoofWall™ Blog. The blog explores the farrier world and invites farriers to join in the discussion.
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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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2010 American Horse Publications Award 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.
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Royal Veterinary College 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.
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Farriers Week Recognizing Farriers For All You Do
The 13th annual National Farriers Week is a time for clients to recognize the quality work of shoers.
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Roadster 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. 
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rig 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.
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Beth Garner Beth Garner Passes Away
The long-time advocate of the farrier industry dies at the age of 93. 
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Bob Bachen 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. 
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Tom Trosin Tom Trosin Named AFA Vice President 
The Southern California farrier will serve as vice president of the leading farrier association.
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Steve Kraus 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.
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The Flying Anvil Foundation 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.
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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.

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Edward Martin 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.
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Jack Miller Hall Of Fame Shoer Jack Miller Passes Away
The legendary farrier passes away at the age of 70.
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Bob Skradzio Hall Of Fame shoer Bob Skradzio Passes Away
Read some thoughts the Pennsylvania farrier gave about his early career back in 2004.
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 Horseshoeing Hall of Fame 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 with 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 friends 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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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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