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[Video] Shop Talk Between Farrier And Blacksmith

January 29, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Forging
Doug Hogue, a farrier from El Paso, Texas, and Jose “Pep” Gomez, a blacksmith from Las Cruces, N.M., have had a friendship for several years. In this video, they talk about tools, how Gomez helped Hogue improve his forging skills and tool making.
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[Video] Making a Forepunch from Atlantic 33

January 29, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Forging
In the January/February 2015 issue of American Farriers Journal, farrier Doug Hogue talks about building tools with New Mexico blacksmith Jose Gomez. This video shows their process for forging a fore punch from Atlantic-33 Steel.
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Shoeing for a Living

Setting a Standard in West Texas

El Paso, Texas, farrier Doug Hogue says other shoers are largely to thank for the progress of his practice
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 26, 2015 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing
Intensity is a key trait found in most successful farriers. Concentration on the job at hand, striving for self-improvement and unwavering pursuit of established goals are a few ways it manifests with practitioners. Without that spirit, one will not last long in this industry.
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European Farriers Like Options With Different Aluminum Shoe Alloy

Some European and North American farriers working with sport horses and therapeutic concerns are hot seating shoes manufactured from a heavier and tougher aluminum alloy
By Red Renchin posted on January 1, 2015 | Posted in Forging
Much of the progress made in any field is often based on the ideas and efforts that are developed by highly skilled individuals. One such individual in the equine footcare area is Antoine Corona, a talented French farrier who had a vision more than 15 years ago for developing better horseshoes.
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As Resilient As His Anvil
January 1, 2015 | Posted in Forging
I felt inspired when I wrote this little narrative. I hope you like it.
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New Exercise To Challenge Your Forging Skills

Build a heart bar shoe for the “Summit Mail-In Forging Exercise” to earn a shirt and maybe win a buckle and International Hoof-Care Summit registration
By Chris Gregory posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Forging
Response to the final Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise was so tremendous, it would be a shame to see it go away because of the Calgary Stampede’s decision to abandon a forging contest. Although Calgary may be gone, there is good news because a new mail-in forging exercise will take its place.
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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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