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Briefings

March 1, 2011 | Posted in Diseases, Safety & Healthcare
Because of the typical lack of balance in a low heel and long toe situation, French hoof researcher J.M. Denoix says the foot often loses the ability to restore itself back to normal. This is due to permanent damage to various internal structures such as the way the navicular bone is connected to P2 and P3.
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Shoeing for a Living

Practice, Practice, Practice

Dedication and drive take Colorado farrier Jim Quick from mass-production shoeing at dude ranches to top dressage horses
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices
Jim Quick is starting his day of “Shoeing For A Living” early this morning. He’s driven into the heart of Denver, Colo., from his home in Longmont, some 45 minutes to the north.
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35 Great Debuts

Here’s a look at when some of the greatest farriers first contributed to American Farriers Journal
By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices
While working on this 35th Anniversary issue of American Farriers Journal, I've been paging through back issues. At times I can almost feel the heat of the forges and hear the distant echo of hammer ringing on steel.
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Letterbox

“Great educators know that long after the details of ‘the stuff taught’ are gone, lessons that matter can linger and cling...”
May 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
I am honored to be included in the 2010 class of the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame. The arrival of the plaque and your letter brought back many pleasant memories of past enjoyable practice and association with horseshoers at the Illinois Equine Hospital in Naperville, Ill.
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Shoeing for a Living

Shoeing Together in the Heartland

Bringing different experiences to the job, Jerry and Charity Mathews have developed a comprehensive shoeing practice in Kansas
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices
When you read the first timestamp for this "Shoeing For A Living," you may think that this day started slightly late. While it may be true that many farriers usually have a foot in the air by 9 a.m., this isn't a case of the subject - or editor - sleeping in.
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Get The Most Out of Your Nippers

Several farriers and tool experts weigh in on how to best care for and maintain this tool
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment, Trimming
Very few topics have the potential to stir up a hornet's nest like hoof-trim theories. Among these, you'll find approaches that have years of use, while other theories have emerged in recent years, stressing different landmarks or stress points as the purpose of the method.
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A Fond Farewell to Two of the Industry's Best

Colleagues offer tribute to Eddie Watson and Reggie Kester
March 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
During the final month of 2008, the farrier industry lost two of its best-known members with the passing of Eddie Watson and Reggie Kester, who both succumbed to cancer.
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