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Farrier Q&A: December 2016

What’s the best hoof-care tip you received this year?
December 5, 2016
A: I had been trimming an off-the-track Thoroughbred with flat feet and progress was slow. His feet wanted to “pancake” and he had thin soles. Once his teeth were floated, his hooves improved dramatically. Now it seems with each trim his feet get more upright and stronger. The mouth is the first step in digestion and helps in nutrient absorption, which invariably benefits the feet.
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Farrier Jam Sessions Expand Hoof-Care Knowledge

By Jaime Elftman posted on November 3, 2015 | Posted in Education
Many folks in this industry know that solid vet/farrier relationships are necessary for providing the best quality hoof care for horses. For the farrier community surrounding Tryon, N.C., one way to develop these relationships comes in the form of monthly Farrier Jam Sessions.
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Q&A: Farrier Education

January 11, 2014 | Posted in Education
What is your preferred method of continuing education? Clinics? Competitions? Ride alongs? Or? How has this benefited your knowledge and ability?
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[Video] Garth Johns And Leadership/Education

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson advises that farriers should strive to gain more knowledge and discusses the value Garth Johns has provided to the industry (and professionals as a whole) in his literature and ideas on leadership.
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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 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 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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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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