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Grow Through An Apprenticeship

August 1, 2013
The art and craft of horseshoeing used to be passed on from master to apprentice, but today there are schools, books, DVDs and other opportunities and tools available for learning.
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The Farrier Apprentice

Making The Most Of An Apprenticeship

A good work ethic coupled with the enthusiasm and ability to learn will always serve apprentices well
By Lisa Kemp posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Education
In the March 2012 issue of American Farriers Journal, we looked at apprenticing and internships from the view of the mentoring farrier and business owner.
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6-Day Turn-Around

Daily treatments with the help of a disciplined training staff get a 4-year-old back on the track for training in a hurry
By Tom Curl and Leah Clarke posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
A 4-year-old was claimed out of a race in south Florida in the early part of the 2010 season. Even though the horse had obvious foot concerns, the new trainer gambled that the horse could quickly be returned to racetrack training.
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Remembering Jack Miller

Colleagues recall how the Hall Of Fame farrier influenced the entire shoeing industry
September 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
I owe a lot of my career, especially on shoeing hunters and jumpers, to Jack.
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Briefings

November 1, 2009 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients
Tom Curl told attendees at last winter's 6th annual International Hoof-Care Summit that farriers must develop special skills to effectively use heart bar shoes. The Vero Beach, Fla., farrier says this means learning to place the right amount of pressure on the bar and where to set the bar so it's not setting too far forward on the frog.
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Veteran farriers

Confidence to Handle High-End Performance Horses

Veteran farriers weigh in on how to improve your confidence for working with moneymaking horses
By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
Regardless of a farrier's client base, confidence in one's ability is necessary. Whether it is your first shoeing job or hundredth, you need to gauge your level of knowledge and go about your practice with certainty.
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Double-Barreled Hoof-Care Advice

Building Relationships is Critical

Communicating effectively with owners, trainers, riders, veterinarians, students and other shoers is as important as knowing the latest footcare techniques
September 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
Communicating effectively with owners, trainers, riders, veterinarians, students and other shoers is as important as knowing the latest footcare techniques
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Double-Barreled Hoof-Care Advice

Get Paid What You're Worth

Setting prices and getting paid isn't difficult if clients know what you expect
May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
As part of the sixth annual International Hoof-Care Summit, two veteran farriers tackled two dozen of the most frequently asked questions concerning all aspects the footcare industry.
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