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More On Dubbing The Toe

Readers voice opinions on both sides of the toe dubbing controversy
May 1, 2005 | Posted in Education, Trimming
We heard from readers lining up on all sides of the toe dubbing controversy after we printed the article by Oklahoma farrier and equine veterinarian Jack Roth in the January/February issue of American Farriers Journal. As is the case with many hoof-care techniques, there wasn't any agreement on what is the best approach.
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When One Leg Is Longer

How to identify and shoe for limb length disparity
By Esco Buff posted on March 1, 2005 | Posted in Anatomy
The late Anthony Gonzales (1986) described limb length disparity as, "when a pair of feet are mismatched. Usually one is flat footed, bull nosed and/or underrun and the other is more upright or clubby looking."
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Getting into the Shoeing Biz

December 1, 2003 | Posted in Education
If you have a fascination and are seriously interested in becoming a horseshoer, I’d definitely encourage you to pursue shoeing for a living. One important thing to know is that working up to a full-time business may take a while.
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Video Reviews

By Bob Smith posted on December 1, 2003 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses
These reviews give insight into videos worth viewing in two categories: the professional farrier category for those wishing to learn more about shoeing ideas, and the horse owner category for those wanting to better understand corrective shoeing ideas.
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Educating Your Clients

Here are some of the best techniques, products and teaching tools that farriers are utilizing to help answer customer questions
By Mike Podoll posted on November 1, 2003 | Posted in Clients

It can be frustrating when you’re trying to explain a hoof-care problem to a client and they just stare back at you blankly.


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Make More Money Shoeing Horses

Six-Figure Shoeing: How to Build a Profitable and Rewarding Farrier Business
March 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices
One of the most respected farrier educators in the world, Dr. Doug Butler is back at passing his knowledge on to horseshoers with his new book, Six-Figure Shoeing.
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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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