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Shoeing for a Living

Farleys Bring the A-Game to Wellington-Area Shoeing

World-class equestrian competition brings out the best in horses, as well as the best in hoof care
By Pat Tearney and Red Renchin posted on March 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing, Trimming
Dave Farley’s late January day of “Shoeing For A Living” starts at Brooklyn Bagels, a deli-coffee shop, not far from his home in Wellington, Fla. There he meets his son and shoeing partner, Jay. He also hooked up with Red Renchin, the recently retired farrier who also serves as technical editor for American Farriers Journal, and me.
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Creative Packaging

When a Virginia vet/farrier faced a hoof with multiple problems, his solution included multiple parts
By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
Sometimes you have to put in a little extra creativity to get the right shoeing package.
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The Backyard Horse

The Year of the Backyard Horse

Introducing a new AFJ series that will zero in on what many farriers say provides the backbone of their shoeing book
By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing
The first “Shoeing For A Living” story that I ever did pretty much revolved around backyard horses.
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About Backing Up That Toe

When you hear that phrase, are you and the speaker actually thinking about the same thing?
By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
There may be no single phrase heard more in farrier circles than “backing up the toe.” It comes up in discussions of balance, long toes and low heels, navicular syndrome, caudal heel pain, breakover and numerous other hoof-care topics.
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New Years Sees Birth of New Farrier Group

American Association of Professional Farriers to stress inclusiveness, continuing education
By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Education
There is a new entry in the roster of farrier organizations with the birth of the American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF), whose founding members stress its commitment to education, communication and inclusivity.
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Think Before You Patch

Modern materials make it much easier to repair cracks and lesions, but British farrier stresses the need to address the cause first
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Shoeing
British farrier Simon Curtis thinks the modern methods and materials available for repairing hoof cracks are great, but he stresses that one thing hasn’t changed.
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Straight From The Horse Owner’s Mouse

Clients share their opinions on farriers in an AFJ electronic survey
By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices
Way back in the paper era (2000) American Farriers Journal conducted its first ever survey on how horse owners viewed their farriers. Back then, we mailed a paper survey to horse owners that we asked them to fill out and return in an envelope.
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Teach Your Clients Well

When it comes to their horse's feet, owners see you as the real expert; so don't miss the chance to educate them about your work and the important role they play in it
By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Clients, Education
Educating clients helps bring them onboard as part of the hoof-care team.
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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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