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Indiana Farriers Association Dedicates A Stone Bench In Memory Of Member And Past President, Tim Byrne

Family, friends and fellow farriers join together to remember their mentor at dedication ceremony in Richmond, Ky.
December 1, 2011 | Posted in Education
Vince Lombardi once said that the quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor. No one took that philosophy to heart more in his own farrier career than Tim Byrne Sr.
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A Chance for Farriers to Give Back

How two Wisconsin farriers made a difference on a rural South Dakota Indian reservation
By Michelle Drewek posted on September 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices
In 2010, two farriers journeyed from Wisconsin to South Dakota to take part in an exceptional volunteer opportunity. The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, located in the southwest part of South Dakota, is the home to hundreds of wild horses with no professional caretakers.
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Hoof Care As Preventative Maintenance

Grant Moon urges farriers to head off problems in advance during final Wagon Mound Ranch Supply shoeing clinic
By John Bradshaw posted on December 1, 2010 | Posted in Shoeing
Grant Moon sees horseshoeing, in part, as a program of preventative maintenance. He told about 75 horseshoers at a clinic at Wagon Mound Ranch Supply in Solano, N.M., that a big part of their job is preventing injuries while maximizing performance.
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Don't Let Your Tools Die Young

A veteran farrier shares insights he’s gained on getting more life out of your shoeing tools
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment
What’s the best way for farriers to avoid tool damage? “Don’t use them,” Bob Schantz jokingly told those gathered for his presentation on tool care and maintenance and maintenance at the 2010 International Hoof-Care Summit.
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Driving Nails with a New Twist

Interchangeable screw-in heads make Montana inventor’s driving hammers more versatile
By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment
It probably seems difficult to come up with a new twist on a driving hammer, but Gray Mapston has done just that — literally.
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Horseshoeing History Made in Missouri

Eleven farriers participate in the first Worshipful Company of Farriers examination held outside of the United Kingdom
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
The Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF) was organized in 1356 as the governing body over the practice of farriery in London. Evolving over centuries, the Company is regarded by many as stewards of the highest standards in horseshoeing, as manifested through its rigorous examination process.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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Life Data Labs

Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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