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End Of An Era At Calgary

Here’s a look back at the world’s top farrier competition that just wound up a 35-year run
By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Forging
It was a shock when the Calgary Stampede announced in mid-January that this year’s World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition would be the last such event.
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Annual Farriers Spotlight Returns

We’re looking for more pictures and stories of our favorite hard workers for the 16th annual National Farriers Week
By Michelle Drewek posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Education
Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. Although we hope appreciation is shown all year long, each year we set aside a week dedicated to honoring your work. The 16th annual National Farriers Week, sponsored by American Farriers Journal, will take place from July 6-12, 2014.
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Know The Rules Before The Internal Revenue Service Knocks On Your Door

If you rent a shoeing rig to other farriers, are they employees, subcontractors or independent contractors?
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Education
The following is a scenario being used by a full-time farrier. His name, town and state are not being provided in order to keep an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent from knocking on his door in regard to this unusual hoof-care business arrangement.
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New Concerns Occur With Pasture-Induced Laminitis

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Diseases
As the grass starts to grow and turn green this spring, many of your footcare clients will be concerned about potential laminitis problems. While it's a legitimate concern, some data I've come across recently from Rutgers University researchers indicates there may be other laminitis issues than just lush grass.
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Supplements are One Piece of the Quality Hoof Puzzle

Seven out of 10 horses do not get a full serving of a fortified grain or complete feed, which may mean inadequate levels of key vitamins and minerals needed for hoof health
By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrition
When recommending hoof supplements to clients, Jessica Normand says it's critical for farriers to stress the proper expectations for these products. The then SmartPak staffer told attendees at a How-To Clinic during the 2014 International Hoof-Care Summit that horse owners have to recognize that healthy hooves require regular, professional maintenance along with plenty of exercise and activity.
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Boost Profits With Boots

Modifying boots is a profit-building skill you should add to your footcare practice
By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices
Since some owners often want a part-time protective device for their horses, hoof boots continue to grow in popularity. But who should provide the boots, fit and adjust them?
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Bright Future For Rising Shoeing Stars

Three farriers were recognized for making outstanding progress with their footcare work in their first 3 years out of shoeing school
By Amy Johnson posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Education
Five years ago, American Farriers Journal joined several industry suppliers to create the Rising Shoeing Star award to be given out each year at the International Hoof-Care Summit. This award is presented to three farriers who have made incredible professional progress within 3 years of graduating from horseshoeing school.
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Seven Honored For Outstanding Hoof-Care Contributions

This year’s Hall Of Fame inductees include seven talented individuals who were honored for their life-long achievement in the footcare field
By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Education
Four farriers and three equine veterinarians were honored for their outstanding equine footcare work during Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies that took place during this winter’s 11th annual International Hoof-Care Summit.
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Shoeing for a Living

No Need to Specialize

By handling many kinds of footcare work in a concentrated area, this South Texas farrier stays close to home so he can spend valuable time with his family
By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing
With a huge number of horses in his South Texas area, Matt Cooper finds he doesn't have to specialize with his trimming and shoeing work. Instead the Cleveland, Texas, farrier's diversified business offers quality footcare services to clients involved with trail rides, drafts, miniatures, rodeo, backyard horses, racing, mounted police and performance events.
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Fetlock Support Shoe Helps Suspensory Ligament Injuries

Use of a long-forgotten shoe can speed up the healing process by reducing the amount of stress often found with these types of injuries
By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing
With performance horses and racehorses, suspensory ligament injuries are often a significant cause of lameness. Most importantly, the constant stress placed on these ligaments after an injury occurs can be a major concern during the healing process.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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