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What Are Farriers Looking for In Shoeing Rigs?

Manufacturers note trends among shoeing rig purchases and outfitting that indicate how many farriers are approaching more efficient rigs
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
Ever since the farrier trade evolved from largely a stationary profession to a mobile one, the shoeing rig has become a necessity for most practices. The farrier rig must be equipped with necessary tools and adequate supplies to handle the horses and their needs forecast for that day.
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Shoeing for a Living

Who Are You Working For?

A day spent with Illinois farrier Tom Rock reinforces that a successful hoof-care practice is built on a commitment to providing footcare on an individual horse’s basis and solid business practices
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
Tom Rock, like other farriers, is a strong advocate of pursuing hobbies and interests outside of the equine world. He’s a knowledgeable farrier and a solid horseman, but says if you don’t “get away” from it once in a while, you’ll burn out. The Wadsworth, Ill., farrier has a few pursuits outside of farriery to relax — chief among these being golf.
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Understanding What You See Before, During and After

You can’t deliver hoof care without building a thorough and consistent system of evaluating horses’ feet
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Education
There is a joke that if you ask a group of 10 farriers about the right way to trim a foot, you'll get 10 different answers. There are dozens of variations to this joke, from the number of farriers, what they can't agree on and how many responses you'll get.
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Hoof Packing

Delivering Sole Support Through Hoof Packing

Understanding the foot’s internal structures and the materials you are using is crucial for properly applying hoof packing for sole support
By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Anatomy, Shoeing
Regardless of the reason for using hoof packing, the options have certainly broadened since pine tar and oakum were the preferred ingredients for many applications. This is especially true when using packing to provide sole support.
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Frankly Speaking

Work On Working Together

By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Many vets and farriers have wonderful working relationships — and their mutual clients and their horses are the true winners. However, some members of each group fail to see eye-to-eye, resulting in an inability to work with a counterpart, or that other industry as a whole.


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Keeping Your Tools Working For You

The smooth and efficient operation of your farrier practice begins with making sure your tools are up to the job
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment
Every business must limit its expenses. It is even more critical during the uncertain financial times of today.
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Tips for Saving at the Supply Shop

Beginning with bulk purchases, changing your buying practice at the local supply shop can result in considerable savings
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices
It makes good business sense to save money whenever you can in your farrier practice. To do so, many horseshoers have employed creative or sophisticated ways.
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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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