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Power to the Shoer

The anvil and hammer still play a key role — but so do tools that are plugged in or run off batteries
By Red Renchin posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

One of the nice things about being a farrier is having the freedom to do the job without much interference about how to actually do the work. This freedom leads to many different shoe styles and innovations in tools and techniques.


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Quality of Hoof Knives Not Easy to Determine

Packaging labels and ads don’t necessarily give you the information needed to select a knife that will meet your expectations for sharpness and durability
By Ron Perszewski posted on September 1, 2006 | Posted in Equipment, Trimming
Farriers probably reach for their hoof knives more than any other tool, but it’s a good bet that many don’t give much thought to buying this seemingly simple piece of basic equipment.
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Think Inside the Box

A little thought and care with your tools will help you save money and be more efficient
April 1, 2005 | Posted in Equipment

Thinking outside the box is one of those hot ideas that gets a lot of mileage in business management books.


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Hot Shoeing Products

Here's a rundown on a new products of special interest to farriers from the recent American Association of Equine Practitioners annual meeting
By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2000 | Posted in Equipment

Plenty of new and exciting products were displayed at the annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners in Albuquerque, N.M.


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Equilox International

Equilox International Inc. specializes in equine horse hoof adhesives. Developed in 1988 after many trials and extensive research at leading universities and equine centers throughout the U.S., the Equilox Adhesive Hoof Repair System was originally used to treat competitive horses. Now, Equilox Adhesive is used by farriers, equine centers, and horse owners — as well as various zoo and wildlife centers — throughout the world.
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