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hunters and jumpers Aluminum Isn't For Every Horse
Think about what the horse does for a living before shoeing it with aluminum.
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forge weld Yellow Is The Color For Forge Welding
Use the color as an indicator of heat when you are joining pieces together in the forge.
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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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half round Half-Round Shoes Are For More Than Standardbreds
Half-round shoes can benefit Grand Prix horses.
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borium Using Borium For Traction, Not Torque
A veteran police horseshoer offers his advice for applying Borium.
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shaping a shoe Fine-Tuning Keg Shoes
Manufactured horseshoes don't relieve farriers from the responsibility of making sure the shoe fits and knowing proper forging skills.
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fitting a  horseshoe Veteran Farriers Share Advice On Clipping and Fitting Shoes
Looking back to the inaugural Summit, here are some tips about clipping and fitting shoes from leading shoers.
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hoof nippers Getting More Out Of Your Nippers
 With proper care and maintenance, you can make this tool last for years. 
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Forging a horseshoe  from bar stock Tips From The Forge
As part of our 35th anniversary, we're looking back at some of the best advice from forging. Here's a tip on drawing clips.
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damp hoof A Few Tips On Dealing With Damp Hooves
Be aware of the ways in which a wet hoof can affect its quality.
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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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Leading a  horse Look Before You Leap — And Before You Shoe A Horse
Don't rush into shoeing a horse, regardless of the discipline.
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