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Rising Shoeing Star

Three Farriers Recognized As Future Footcare Leaders

A trio of horseshoers who have developed excellent footcare businesses 3 years after graduating from horseshoeing school were honored at the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit
By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
Three young horseshoers were recognized for outstanding career progress in the equine footcare field during the 10th International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. These individuals were named as Rising Shoeing Stars in a program that promotes the importance of further footcare education while encouraging young shoers to succeed in their careers.
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International Equine Veterinarian Hall Of Fame

Five Honored For Lifetime Contributions To Hoof Care

Honoring a dedication to their craft and a life-long achievement of high- quality work, the 2013 Hall Of Fame classes features five talented individuals
By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Education
Two farriers and three equine veterinarians were inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame and the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame during the 10th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic

[Video] Efficient Use Of Grinders

February 18, 2013 | Posted in Equipment
American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with Doug Workman (Cleveland, Ga.) at the 2012 Nature Farms Farrier Supply Clinic. In this video, Workman discusses choosing an appropriate grinder depending on your tools and use.
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2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic

[Video] Need For Support Shoes

February 18, 2013 | Posted in Shoeing
American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with Jeff Ridley (Leighton, Iowa) at the 2012 Nature Farms Farrier Supply Clinic. In this video, Ridley emphasizes the importance of support in selecting a shoe, and discusses how different shoes do (or do not) provide necessary support.
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2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic

[Video] How Farriers Are Coping In Today's Economy

February 18, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with Nolan Walker (Norman, Okla.) at the 2012 Nature Farms Farrier Supply Clinic. In the following video, Walker talks about the business side of things in today's economy, and how the Oklahoma-area market is holding up under current economics.
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2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic

[Video] Using A Laser With Trimming And Shoeing

February 18, 2013 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming
American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with AAPF V.P. Dave Farley (Coshocton, Ohio) at the 2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic to discuss the value of using a laser light in your work.
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2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic

[Video] 12 Points Of Reference In Trimming

February 18, 2013 | Posted in Anatomy, Nutrition
American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with AAPF V.P. Dave Farley (Coshocton, Ohio) at the 2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic to discuss Balancing the Equine Hoof, a 12-step sequence he and Roy Bloom came up with to evaluate each horse, no matter their conformation.
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2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic

[Video] Thrush Impact on Hoof Balance

February 18, 2013 | Posted in Education, Equipment
American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with AAPF V.P. Dave Farley (Coshocton, Ohio) at the 2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic to discuss differences in heel height, and how thrush is a factor in hoof balance.
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2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic

[Video] Using A Contour Gauge On Hooves

February 18, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing
American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with AAPF V.P. Dave Farley (Coshocton, Ohio) at the 2012 AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic to discuss the value of using a contour gauge in your work.
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