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Continuing Your Farrier Education

September 28, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Source: AAPF/IAPF
The American and International Associations of Professional Farriers (AAPF/IAPF) has introduced a new level of credential deemed “Discipline or Stackable Credentialing.” The first discipline credential has been identified as hunters and jumpers by the Board of Directors.
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Benefit Your Practice By Understanding How To Help Apprentices Excel

A primary hoof-care education is essential to a successful working relationship with a mentor
By Mitch Taylor posted on November 6, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Apprenticeships play an integral role in the industry by helping to educate tomorrow’s farriers while increasing the mentor’s earnings and managing the workload. Before the mentor and farrier school graduate enter into a working relationship, it’s important to understand the definition of the word “apprentice.”
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Plenty Of Arguments For And Against Licensing

As some push for regulation, the courts and the White House eye limits
By Jeff Cota posted on January 4, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Although there’s a considerable debate being waged over farrier licensing, it’s not an argument that’s unique to this industry.

A number of industries, courts, lawmakers and bureaucrats have been busy sorting through the profusion of perspectives and disputes — and dispensing a few of their own along the way. Much of the information gleaned from these cases and research directly apply to farriery.


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An Ever Evolving Industry

The past 40 years of farriery have witnessed important changes in the business practices of the trade
September 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment
Hoof care has undergone a multitude of changes ever since the ancients domesticated the horse and assumed its responsibility. However, the last 40 years are arguably one of the most significant periods in its growth than any other 4-decade span. This time witnessed dramatic changes in how farriers work with one another, and saw unrivaled technological advancements.
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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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