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Essential Education For Hoof-Care Professionals

The latest clinic from a farrier group provides information helpful for both the mechanics and business of farriery
By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Education

Nearly 120 attendees gathered May 31 in Bromont, Quebec, for the American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF)/Canadian Association of Professional Farriers (CAPF) biannual Hoofcare Essentials Clinic. Held at the Maréchalerie Bromont supply shop, the day featured footcare lectures, presented in English and translated into French.


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It’s More Than Just Tacking Back On A Shoe

Being the official show farrier requires solid skills, ability to operate under pressure and thick skin
By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing
Being the official farrier at a horse show appears straightforward. A horse loses a shoe in the ring or on the course. Someone gives it to the farrier during a timeout or after the class. The horseshoer nails it back on during or after the event if there is enough foot. If there isn't, the farrier won't. The horse walks off. That's all there is to it.
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A Talent Required For Horse Shows

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 17, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
One of the many maxims of farriery is to never criticize the work of another farrier because you don't know what he or she was facing when they were working with the horse. This should be practiced at the various levels and settings found in this trade.
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[Video] Current Truck/Rig & Future Upgrades

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Equipment
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson discusses his current truck/rig setup, what he likes about his vehicle, and upgrades he hopes to make in the future.
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[Video] Managing Traction, Hunters/Jumpers

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson talks about traction and deciding how to manage it, particularly when dealing with hunters/jumpers.
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[Video] Farriers As Industry Advocates

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson talks about the importance of farriers being hoof-care industry advocates.
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[Video] Keys To Successful Apprenticeships

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson provides some tips to being a successful apprentices, and how to find worthwhile apprenticeships.
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[Video] Understanding Finances As A Farrier

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson talks about his presentation at the Summit, and says that farriers need to get a full understanding of what their financials entail.
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[Video] Garth Johns And Leadership/Education

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson advises that farriers should strive to gain more knowledge and discusses the value Garth Johns has provided to the industry (and professionals as a whole) in his literature and ideas on leadership.
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