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The Case for Concave

The ability of these shoes to add traction and coverage with less weight can add to the versatility of your shoeing
By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2011 | Posted in Shoeing
Concave horseshoes seem to be making inroads in the United States market, but there’s no doubt they have nowhere near the share of the market they have in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom.
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Perennial Contender Wins World Championship

The world’s top shoers gather each year in Alberta, Canada, and this time it’s James Blurton standing alone at the top
September 1, 2009 | Posted in Forging

After placing in the top 10 in each of his 15 previous attempts, James Blurton of Wales wears the crown as the world’s best blacksmith.


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Competition Circuit Planned

New organization has lofty goal of providing premier venue for worldwide blacksmithing competition
July 1, 2006 | Posted in Forging
Competitive horseshoers have been dreaming about the day when a "Professional Bull?Riders-like circuit" for horseshoers would come into existence.
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Advice From The Top

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices
One of the best things about attending events like the 2003 American Farrier’s Association convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, in late February is the opportunity to pick up little nuggets of advice from the real masters of the shoeing trade.
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Try These Concave Shoe-Fitting Tips

April 1, 2003 | Posted in Forging
During the recent American Farrier's Association convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, Billy Crothers from Wales outlined a dozen valuable ideas to help you more effectively fit shoes.
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Rely On Concave To Grab More Ground

So why has it taken North American farriers so long to grab onto concave, the most English of all shoes?
April 1, 2003 | Posted in Shoeing
While concave shoes have been popular for decades in the United Kingdom, they're only now starting to catch on among American shoers.
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