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[Video] Forging Extended Heels on a Keg Shoe

June 22, 2023 | Posted in Education, Forging

Social Circle, Ga., farrier Lucas Gilleland, CJF, and Blacksburg, Va., farrier Paul Papadatos, CJF (TE), ASF, DipWCF, demonstrate how to forge extended heels on a keg shoe to American Farrier’s Association certification standards.

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Stan Mullen Wins the World Championship Blacksmiths 2023 Season Opener

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on April 17, 2023 | Posted in Education, Forging

Stan Mullen took home top honors Sunday, April 16, as the World Championship Blacksmiths kicked off its 2023 season at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wis.

Shop Talk: March 2023

March 6, 2023 | Posted in Education, Forging

High Stakes Competition Returns to Calgary
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In Memoriam

Tool Modification Helps in Forging Win

International Hoof-Care Summit Forging Exercise won by six-time Calgary Champion Steven Beane

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 4, 2023 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing

For nearly 10 years at the International Hoof-Care Summit, VICTORY has sponsored a challenge with the Summit Mail-In Forging Exercise. For the 2023 Summit, judge Craig Trnka selected a diamond-toe, reverse wedge hind shoe.

Spruce Meadows Blacksmiths World Championships

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High Stakes Farrier Competition Returns to Calgary

By Jeremy McGovern posted on February 28, 2023 | Posted in Forging

After nearly 10 years, a major farrier competition has returned to greater Calgary thanks to Spruce Meadows and the World Championships Blacksmiths. You can see the shoe list and prize money for this international competition.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: February 25, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 25, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Forging, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: February 18, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 18, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Forging, Therapeutic Shoeing

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: February 11, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 11, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Forging, Lamenesses, Shoeing

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: January 14, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 14, 2023 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: January 7, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 7, 2023 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Education, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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