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Reading Shoe Wear Gives Farriers An Edge

Not everyone does it, but farriers who know what they’re looking for on the bottom of old shoes can find clues to help keep a horse comfortable and healthy
By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2005 | Posted in Shoeing

Be sure to look at the shoes every time you pull them off,” says Blake Brown, a Penryn Calif., farrier who worked at a veterinarian clinic for 20 years.


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These Boots Are Made For Walking

Here’s a look at how, when and why farriers should use or recommend hoof boots to their clients
By Mike Podoll posted on July 1, 2005 | Posted in Equipment
Source: By Mike Podoll, Associate Editor

When you say “hoof boots” to someone in the horse industry, you’ll get varying reactions depending upon who you’re talking to.


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Check Out 61 “Best Of The Best” Shoeing Ideas

At the second annual International Hoof-Care Summit, seven veteran shoers shared plenty of shoeing tips, tricks and techniques
By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2005 | Posted in Education
In two highly powerful idea-a-minute presentations at the recent International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, veteran shoers from five states offered the best ideas that have paid off for them over the years.
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Educating Your Clients

Here are some of the best techniques, products and teaching tools that farriers are utilizing to help answer customer questions
By Mike Podoll posted on November 1, 2003 | Posted in Clients

It can be frustrating when you’re trying to explain a hoof-care problem to a client and they just stare back at you blankly.


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Ca$h In On The Multiple Benefits Of Reselling Products

Not only can the resale of products to shoeing clients boost your income, but it will provide better quality feet to work on and build customer loyalty
By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices

 With today's horse owners seeking more product information and requesting solid advice on all aspects of managing their horses, you have a great opportunity to share your experiences and ideas with shoeing clients.


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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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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