One complaint I have heard from many farriers is their clients and others in the horse community lack respect for them. This is true among a small number of people who have no concept of what we do or lack a fundamental understanding of the importance of quality footcare (and the farrier's role in that).
Lim Couch, 75 world renowned horseshoer passed away June 13, 2014. He is the current owner of MidSouth Farrier Supplies and former owner of Briarwood Stables and Midsouth Horseshoeing Academy. Lim was inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame in 2005 and was past president of American Farriers Association.
The AFJ editors asked 19 Hall Of Famers to reveal one piece of advice that they would want to share with other farriers. Calling on their many years of experience as hoof-care professionals, this was no easy task as each of these farriers could share valuable ideas that could fill hundreds of pages in a book.
Four farriers and three equine veterinarians were honored for their outstanding equine footcare work during Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies that took place during this winter’s 11th annual International Hoof-Care Summit.
Haydn Price is known for shoeing the upper level of dressage, with horses like Valegro. In this video he discusses how he became a farrier and how he approaches shoeing each horse.
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
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