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Getting A Grip On Hammers

Tool experts give their advice on more comfortable usage of hammers
March 1, 2015 | Posted in Equipment
Hammers are among the farrier's most-used tools, so it's important to get good ones. And one of the first things you should consider is how it fits you.
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[Video] Shop Talk Between Farrier And Blacksmith

January 29, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Forging
Doug Hogue, a farrier from El Paso, Texas, and Jose “Pep” Gomez, a blacksmith from Las Cruces, N.M., have had a friendship for several years. In this video, they talk about tools, how Gomez helped Hogue improve his forging skills and tool making.
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50 Best Farrier Takeaways of 2013

January 1, 2014 | Posted in Education
For several years, we’ve been adding a boxed list of important points to many of the feature articles that appear in American Farriers Journal. We call these points, “Farrier Takeaways.
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Health Hazards of Hoof Care

Our online survey finds that horses and repetitive-strain injuries are most likely to cause farriers to miss work
By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare
Farriers are aware that theirs is a potentially hazardous occupation. Anytime a significant part of the workday is spent standing underneath animals that can weigh well over 1,000 pounds, while picking up one of its feet, there's obviously a chance that something could go wrong.
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[Video] Efficient Use Of Grinders

February 18, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with Doug Workman (Cleveland, Ga.) at the 2012 Nature Farms Farrier Supply Clinic. In this video, Workman discusses choosing an appropriate grinder depending on your tools and use.
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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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