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The Blame Game

Lame horses might have legitimate complaints, but they don’t point fingers at farriers. Should you?
By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2003 | Posted in Lamenesses, Shoeing
When dissatisfied with the work of a farrier, one horse owner told us, she likes to “hit the nail on the head and get the air cleared. It isn’t always pretty, but it’s a necessary evil.”
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Understanding Soft Tissue Mechanics

New information on this topic indicates it may be time for farriers to change treatments for suspensory ligament desmitis
By Randy S Luikart posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Diseases
One of the most common veterinarian-diagnosed, soft-tissue problems in performance horses is suspensory ligament desmitis (SLD).
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Perfecting The Useful Art Of Hammer Clinching

There are still instances when using this technique works better than the best clinchers
By Chris Gregory posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing
Hammer clinching is not as popular as using clinchers among modern farriers. One reason is that it can be a little difficult to learn. Another downside is that some horses do not stand as well for hammer clinching as they do when clinchers are used.
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Super Shoeing Learning!

Farriers picked up plenty of practical shoeing ideas and scientific facts during the Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium
By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Education
If you were looking to expand your knowledge of shoeing techniques and foot care, the Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium was definitely the place to be in late January.
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Book Notes

Loads Of Information On Shoeing All Types of Horses

The “How-To” Horseshoeing Book From Minis to Draft Horses, And Everything In Between
December 1, 2000 | Posted in Education
Forty of the very best and most practical “how-to” shoeing articles from the 25-year history of American Farriers Journal have been chosen for this unique book.
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New Way To Glue On Shoes

This veteran farrier’s unique technique hasn’t failed him yet!
By Bob White posted on March 1, 1999 | Posted in Shoeing

 In 50 years of shoeing, a farrier can do a lot of thinking about finding better ways to get the job done.


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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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