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American Farrier's Association Convention Highlights

The 38th annual gathering of the AFA brought together farriers from around the globe
By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
Chattanooga, Tenn., is usually associated with American railway history. However, in late February 2009, the city was all about horses when it hosted hundreds of shoers attending the 38th Annual Convention of the American Farrier’s Association.
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Finding the Right Fit for Titanium

Farriers say newest generation of shoes have earned a place on their shoeing racks.
By Michael Wharton posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Forging
Farriers are lucky to have a wide variety of skills, tools and materials to take care of horses' feet. When that new client calls, we sometimes need all three to do the job. I've always tried to stay on top of information that can help me do the right thing for my customers in all three areas.
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Forging Hammer Control: Deliver A Big Impact With The Least Effort

Understanding how the weight and face of your hammer interact can help you hit your target with the most force and the greatest of ease
By Michael Chisham posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment
As a farrier and a blacksmith by trade, I have done extensive research on hand-held forging hammers, as well as hammer techniques and control. My information has come from many different teachers and, of course, many more hours of forging.
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Horse shoes

Shoes Not Just For Show

Practical uses for the shoes that have challenged farriers around the world for the 7 years of the Calgary Mail-in Contest
By Chris Gregory posted on May 1, 2007 | Posted in Shoeing
Do the contest shoes that competitors have to hammer out in forging competitions really have any practical value in daily shoeing work?
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Gene Lieser Wins Again In Mail-In Forging Contest

The contest becomes a family event as brother Mark Lieser climbs the ladder to capture the second spot in a field of 45 from nine countries
September 1, 2006 | Posted in Forging
Gene Lieser earned the top score in the 2006 Calgary Mail-in Forging Exercise, the second time he has won the honor in the 7-year history of the event.
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Back To Basics

Converting A Rasp To A Clinch Block

This tool-building exercise will also help you hone your welding skills
By Chris Gregory posted on September 1, 2004 | Posted in Equipment

There is something special about making and using your own tools. That feeling may be lost a little for well-known tool makers such as Texas farrier Jim Poor and New Mexico shoer Jim Keith, but making a tool that I’ll use still gives me that tingly feeling.


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Favorites Old And New To Highlight AFA Convention

The annual assembly, being held Feb. 25 to 28 in Rochester, N.Y., will feature many events returning by popular demand, as well as first-time attractions that are sure to please farriers from across the country.
By Bob Plant posted on September 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices
A NEW AND DIFFERENT class of competitors — The Jack Benny Class — will highlight the American Farrier’s Association’s 2004 convention.
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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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