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Spanish Lake Clinic: We Are "Horseshoers"?, Not Just "Hoofshoers"

By Jaime Elftman posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Education
The Spanish Lake Blacksmith Shop and the Homestead Veterinary Hospital hosted a 2-day clinic from June 6-7 in Villa Ridge, Mo. (June 6) at the Homestead Veterinary Hospital and in Foristell, Mo. (June 7) at the Spanish Lake Blacksmith Shop, drawing 35 attendees. All proceeds from the clinic were donated to the Therapeutic Horsemanship and Animal Health Foundation.
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Older Horses

February 7, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices
Over the past 10 years, have you seen an increase in the number of older horses that you work with? What are the challenges you face with these horses? What do you do to overcome these challenges?
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Could the Problem Be with Your Trim?

If the foot condition isn’t where you want it, look for the signs that you are inconsistent or aren’t addressing the horse’s needs when trimming
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2014 | Posted in Trimming
The trim is the foundation to what every farrier wants to accomplish with a sound horse — keep the horse that way. Get the trim wrong, and everything else done afterward in the shoeing process becomes compromised.
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[Video] Friesians and Uncooperative Horses

December 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Shoeing
Hall Of Fame farrier Mike Wildenstein shares some advice and ideas about working with Friesians and other big horses during a clinic at Centaur Forge in Burlington, Wis. Watch through to the end to get some excellent advice on trimming and shoeing a horse that isn't being cooperative.
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What’s it Cost to Trim, Shoe Horses?

If you don’t have a handle on all your costs, it’s impossible to know what you should be charging
By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
While a farrier's top priority is normally the care of hooves, you must be equally concerned with earning a living and dealing with the business aspects of the profession.
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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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