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Colorado Plateau Horseman's Hall Of Fame To Induct Farriers

June 28, 2017

Source: The Daily Sentinel

The Colorado Plateau Horseman’s Hall Of Fame will induct five new members in July, including two farriers.

TLC For Your Anvil

Advice for maintaining or restoring an anvil for a lifetime of service

By Ron Perszewski posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Equipment

One of the fascinating aspects of farriery are the different and interesting challenges that each day brings.

Improve Your Efficiency and Productivity

Save time, energy and money with these must-have products

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on September 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Sure, it’s an old cliché. Yet, it’s as true today as when it first appeared in 1719 within the pages of The Free-Thinker, a popular periodical of the day.

Online Extras: July/August 2015 Issue

July 6, 2015

Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:

Doug Workman's tips for safe and effective use of grinders
Videos detailing Curtis Burns' crack repair techniques
Hall Of Fame farrier Donald Jones' tips for extending the life of your nippers
John Stewarts 2014 article "The Ledge"
Veterans explain how skills they gained in the military have benefited their farrier practice
Advice for dealing with impatient clients and improving their role in the rehab process
In honor of the 2015 National Farriers Week, we have compiled our 4th annual Farriers Spotlight

Fire Up That Forge

Hot tips for packing more heat into your shoeing work

By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Forging

There is probably no single piece of equipment that has changed how farriers do their jobs more than the portable propane forge. From shaky beginnings when they were seen more as a novelty, they have become virtually a necessity for farriers who want to hot fit and hot shoe away from their own shops.

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.

Can Your Forge Take The Heat?

Manufacturers share tips to help you maintain a properly functioning gas forge

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Forging

The last widely adapted innovation with farrier forges came with the introduction of portable gas models.

Get the Most Out of Your Rasp

There are no secret tricks when it comes to getting the most out of your rasps — only proper care and usage

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment

Over the past decade, several new models of rasps have been added to the farrier market. Likewise, products to sharpen these tools have also emerged.

Time-Saving Efficiency Tips from Over the Years

Wisdom shared from the archives of American Farriers Journal

March 1, 2010 | Posted in Forging

In the 35 years since the first issue of American Farriers Journal was published, there have been many advances in farriery and hoof care.

Get The Most Out of Your Nippers

Several farriers and tool experts weigh in on how to best care for and maintain this tool

By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment, Trimming

Very few topics have the potential to stir up a hornet's nest like hoof-trim theories. Among these, you'll find approaches that have years of use, while other theories have emerged in recent years, stressing different landmarks or stress points as the purpose of the method.

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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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Articles Tagged with ''Donald Jones''

Colorado Plateau Horseman's Hall Of Fame To Induct Farriers

TLC For Your Anvil

Improve Your Efficiency and Productivity

Online Extras: July/August 2015 Issue

Fire Up That Forge

Keeping Your Tools Working For You

Can Your Forge Take The Heat?

Get the Most Out of Your Rasp

Time-Saving Efficiency Tips from Over the Years

Get The Most Out of Your Nippers

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