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An Ever Evolving Industry

The past 40 years of farriery have witnessed important changes in the business practices of the trade
September 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment
Hoof care has undergone a multitude of changes ever since the ancients domesticated the horse and assumed its responsibility. However, the last 40 years are arguably one of the most significant periods in its growth than any other 4-decade span. This time witnessed dramatic changes in how farriers work with one another, and saw unrivaled technological advancements.
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Clip Considerations

Drawing clips in manufactured shoes remains popular among many farriers despite access to pre-clipped shoes
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Forging
Within footcare, there are plenty of subjects that inspire debate. Handmade vs. manufactured shoes is one such subject. I think there is a happy medium within this debate that is manifested in a farrier who can find value and benefits in using manufactured shoes. This farrier, who also is skilled in the fire, can build a shoe and modify an existing shoe for specific needs and correctly apply either shoe to a horse.
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Don’t Just be Good — be Successful

Texas farrier Chad Chance outlines principles that helped him achieve success with his hoof-care practice
By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
Chad Chance has built a solid reputation as a farrier who can address the footcare needs of reiners. Back in August 2013, about 100 farriers gathered at an Anvil Brand clinic in Lexington, Ill., to hear Chance deliver insight he has learned from working with top reining horses. But before he performed a live demonstration on trimming and shoeing those horses, the Pilot Point, Texas, farrier took time to explain the strategy that helped him build the type of practice that allows him to work with that level of horse.
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American Farrier's Association Convention Highlights

The 38th annual gathering of the AFA brought together farriers from around the globe
By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
Chattanooga, Tenn., is usually associated with American railway history. However, in late February 2009, the city was all about horses when it hosted hundreds of shoers attending the 38th Annual Convention of the American Farrier’s Association.
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More Than Just a Forging Contest

December 1, 2007 | Posted in Forging

The World Championship Blacksmiths (WCB) rolled into Dillon, Mont., Aug. 30 through Sept. 1, and so did 42 competitors from all over the United States, plus a handful of other countries.


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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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"We Don't Want It!"

That message came through loud and clear from speakers who voiced opinions on farrier regulation and licensing during the recent open forum sponsored by the American Farrier’s Association
By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2005 | Posted in Education

Among roughly 75 AFA members, educators, suppliers and non-members who attended the mid-September “open forum” sponsored by the American Farrier’s Association, nobody spoke in favor of regulating and licensing farriers. 


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