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Signposts of the Hoof

An informal survey finds many different landmarks are used to guide hoof trimming
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
Just about all farriers and hoof-care professionals acknowledge that the trim is the foundation of good hoof care. There isn’t much argument about that.
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Angie Reynolds
Shoeing For A Living

All in the Shoeing Family

Husband-and-wife Peter and Angie Reynolds each have their own way of running a shoeing business
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
The first stop of the day for Angie Reynolds doesn't actually involve shoeing. It's just a short distance from her rural home near White, Ga. She pulls her truck to the side of the road and her three children — Matthew, 11, Andrew, 8, and Katrina, 6 — pile out at their school bus stop. Angie waits a few minutes until the bus arrives and she sees the kids safely away. Then she's ready to start her "Shoeing For A Living" day.
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Hoof-Packing Tips and Advice

Expert panelists share suggestions for using a wide range of products.
By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
The first thing to do when you pack a hoof isn't to decide what you're going to pack it with - it's to give some thought about why you're planning on packing it at all.
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Taking Issue with "Natural" Hoof Trimming Theory

Alabama farrier says his experiment lends support to the idea that there is no one “right” way to trim a hoof
By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
Hang around farriers long enough and you may decide that opinions on hoof trims are sort of like religion and politics - they shouldn't be discussed in polite company.
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Steve Teichman
Shoeing For A Living

Going for the Gold Every Day

Pennsylvania farrier Steve Teichman’s clients benefit from the approach he’s polished on the international circuit
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices
The "fall-back" date from Daylight Saving Time is still a few days away, so Steve Teichman is preparing his truck for his day of Shoeing For A Living in the dark here in Chester County, a short drive southwest of Philadelphia.
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Useful Technologies for Therapeutic Situations

Anatomical knowledge and teamwork are vital, but knowing how to use these product types is important as well
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Just about any equine veterinarian who specializes in hoof care or farriers who do a lot of therapeutic shoeing will tell you the thing they most rely on to do their work isn’t found in a toolbox, mounted on a shoeing rig or installed in a workshop or veterinary clinic.


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Stephen Oâ??Grady

An Equine Foot Form and Function Review

Hall Of Fame equine vet stresses importance of anatomical relationships during clinic
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Anatomy
Stephen O’Grady, the International Equine Veterinarian Hall Of Fame member, who operates Northern Virginia Equine in Marshall, Va., shared a variety of ideas with attendees at the Wisconsin Equine Practitioners Association fall continuing education recently.
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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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