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Farrier Tips

Jim Quick

Take A Good Look Before You Get Started
Jim Quick, a farrier from Longmont, Colo., suggests that it’s a good idea to look over a horse before you begin working on it.
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Mike Wildenstein Be Patient With Apprentices
Mike Wildenstein thinks this transformation he sees in his students could be motivation for those who are hesitant about taking on apprentices.
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Time Saving Tips

Time-Saving Efficiency Tips From Over The Years
Wisdom shared from the archives of American Farriers Journal. These tips will showcase solid advice for maintaining and improving efficiency.
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James  Gilchrist There Are Times When Two Rigs Are Better Than One
If you can afford it, two rigs could maximize the efficiency of your multi-farrier practice.
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Jerry Trapani Stop Losing Shoes!
This story from 1996 explains Jerry Trapani's method for keeping shoes on the horse's feet, eliminating costly replacement charges, saving valuable time and keeping clients happy.
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horse  handling is an important quality Improve Horsemanship Before Picking Up A Foot
Before you work with a horse, try to understand how its mind works.
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Vern  Powell Commit Time To Education And Practice
Buying shoes at a supply shop is convenient, but spend time in the forge to improve your skills.
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Back  pain Prepare Your Back For The Day Ahead
Your back can't work cold, it needs to be trianed for the work day.
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Mike Ehlert Protect Your Income
Disability insurance is a good idea, even if you aren't working with problem horses.
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Lameness exam Lameness Exam Should Start Long Before You Pick Up A Hoof
Harry Werner, DVM, holds that a thorough equine foot examination in lameness cases should begin long before you pick up the horse’s foot.
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