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Climbing Horseshoe Mountain

August 4, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices

The first shoe I ever pulled off a horse took 45 minutes. My arms, hands, back and legs were screaming at me why are you doing this??? Beads of perspiration dripped into my eyes as my fingers gave their best death grip on tools that felt awkward and heavier with each passing second. Still, the shoe would not budge.

[Podcast] An Interview with Ray Legel

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Kawell, we welcome the long time farrier and mentor Ray Legel.

June 1, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Kawell, we welcome the long time farrier and mentor Ray Legel.

Shoeing For A Living

[Video] New Farrier Talks About Lessons Learned

May 3, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

New farrier Caleb Lavigne (Baton Rouge, La.), a recent graduate of the Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School and current apprentice, talks about what he's learned so far.

2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic

[Video] Mentoring Programs With Apprentices

February 18, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

At the 2012 Nature Farms Farrier Supply Clinic, American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter speaks with Steve Prescott (Hardeeville, S.C.) on a variety of topics.

Thinking About A Career In Hoof-Care? Start With Home Schooling

September 20, 2012 | Posted in Education

A little home study can teach you a lot about horses' feet, as well as a little about yourself and your chances for success

Farrier Tips: What You Need To Know About Shoeing Thoroughbred Racehorses

December 24, 2011 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Veteran racehorse farrier Tom Curl delivers advice you must know about shoeing for Thoroughbreds at the track.

Farrier Tips

Ups and Downs of Farrier Apprentices

April 14, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices

A veteran farrier shares some insight on how apprentices can affect a practice.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Dave Dawson's 2013 National Farriers Week Tribute

April 11, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Dave Dawson thanks his mentor(s) in honor of the 15th annual National Farriers Week.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Chris Wagner's 2013 National Farriers Week Tribute

March 15, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Chris Wagner thanks his mentor(s) in honor of the 15th annual National Farriers Week.

Financial Issues that Farriers Should Consider

By Buck O'Neil posted on May 13, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Do you have your financial ducks in a row? Read some advice that Horse Shoe, N.C., farrier and tax expert Buck O'Neil has for farriers who hire apprentices.

Articles Tagged with ''mentor''

Climbing Horseshoe Mountain

[Podcast] An Interview with Ray Legel

[Video] New Farrier Talks About Lessons Learned

[Video] Mentoring Programs With Apprentices

Thinking About A Career In Hoof-Care? Start With Home Schooling

Farrier Tips: What You Need To Know About Shoeing Thoroughbred Racehorses

Ups and Downs of Farrier Apprentices

[Video] Dave Dawson's 2013 National Farriers Week Tribute

[Video] Chris Wagner's 2013 National Farriers Week Tribute

Financial Issues that Farriers Should Consider

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