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Driving Hammer Test Drives

There's no shortage of choices in this tool, but what should the beginner look for?
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Equipment
Farriers are known to be particular about their tools — none more so that the driving hammer – which comes into play every time a shoe is nailed onto the hoof.
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Shoeing for a Living

Farriery Farm Aid

Nebraska's Gregg Kremer started shoeing to try and save the family homestead
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing
A few years back, Gregg Kremer was right in the middle of an unfortunate continuing economic story — and he wasn't enjoying it much.
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Summit Reaches New Heights

By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2006 | Posted in Education
The menu of new scientific theory, fresh looks at traditional ideas and concepts, footcare case histories, challenging speakers, opportunities for networking and ample time for visiting a well-stocked trade show proved to be very much to the taste of more than 800 farriers, equine veterinarians and other hoof-care professionals who attended the third annual International Hoof-Care Summit, in Cincinnati, Ohio, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3.
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Baby Steps

Don’t think because they’re young they don’t need attention: These farriers and equine vets say the early days are the most important when it comes to foot health
May 1, 2005 | Posted in Trimming
Believe it or not, there are some people in this world who think that a horse's foot health doesn't need attention until it needs shoes. Whatever your philosophy on the subject, these three footcare professionals would beg to differ.
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Common Hoof Beliefs — Uncommon Measurements

Digital imaging and measuring software present a challenge to six farriery adages
By John Craig posted on May 1, 2005
Humans seem to be drawn toward simplifying rules of thumb in all aspects of life. In farriery, such rules of thumb tell us that certain aspects of the hoof should be "balanced 50-50" or "align in a straight line" or "should be parallel."  Whether or not there are careful measurements to back up such statements, such assertions have a certain allure and "sound right" to many people. After a while, such beliefs become second nature to many practitioners.
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Balance, Symmetry Lead To Better Movement

Florida farrier finds solid, basic approach works best
By Summer Best posted on March 1, 2005 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming
Dale Lee twiddles with the lead rope attached to the halter on his wife’s barrel horse. "This horse started real well," Lee explains. "In his first rodeo, he was fourth out of 40, so he definitely shows a lot of promise."
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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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