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Lacing And Patching Cracks: Still Getting Horses Back Into Competition

Decades after Ian McKinlay patched his first crack, the New Jersey farrier still has success with the practice when the case dictates
By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 9, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Therapeutic Shoeing
Growing up in Ontario, Ian McKinlay learned crack repair from his father J.C., a pioneer in the practice. J.C. McKinlay started repairing cracks in Ontario in the 1960s, primarily with Standardbreds at Toronto’s Greenwood Mohawk Racetrack and his farm. The younger McKinlay told attendees of the March Razerhorse clinic in Denton, Texas, that his late father would be amazed at how farriers have adapted his work in lacing and patching cracks.
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Performance And Conformation

At higher levels of competition, understanding how a horse is put together becomes increasingly important
By Pat Tearney posted on April 4, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses
It’s natural for hoof-care professionals to focus primarily on a horse’s lower limbs as they work, but a general knowledge of equine anatomy and conformation is also important. This knowledge becomes more critical for those who work on performance horses. The higher the level of performance, the more critical that knowledge becomes.
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Before The Big Race, It’s Business As Usual

Building a plan and adjusting as needed has led to success on the harness track for farrier-trainer team
By Jeremy McGovern posted on October 30, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Trimming
One client. How many full-time farrier practices are sustained by working for a single client? Very few are, and not very many would want this arrangement. Instead, most practices are financially protected by working for dozens of clients. If one client leaves, there are others still on the book that will provide income.
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