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Shoeing Cutting Horses

With quick stops and turns, the way these horses are shod is critical
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on September 1, 2002 | Posted in Shoeing
Horses that compete in strenuous athletic events like cutting must be able to perform at peak ability. Because agility is so important, proper footcare is essential so that the horse can do his best job and have his feet and legs hold up for a successful career.
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Champion Shoes Have The Floor!

Check out the winning shoes at the 2002 American Farrier’s Association competition in Lexington, Ky.
September 1, 2002 | Posted in Shoeing
Check Out Competition Results From 2002 American Farrier’s Association Convention.
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Rocker Toes Ease Breakover and Maintain Support

This modification may also add life to your shoes
By Chris Gregory posted on September 1, 2002 | Posted in Shoeing
Rocker toes are an excellent way to change the breakover of the foot. With a rocker toe, you can move the breakover back while still supporting the dorsal hoof wall. This is one advantage that a rocker toe has over a square toe.
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Simple Shoeing Rig Works Just Fine

Missouri farrier, school owner opts for skill over inventory
By Michael Austin posted on September 1, 2002 | Posted in Shoeing
Making his way through the rural areas of southwestern Missouri, farrier and Heartland Horseshoeing School owner and instructor Chris Gregory has more things to worry about than spending time and money on a fancy shoeing trailer.
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Modifying Keg Shoes

Simple Clip For Beginners

Practice the key in learning how to draw your own clips
By Pat Tearney posted on September 1, 2002 | Posted in Shoeing
Despite the advent of clipped keg shoes, there are still plenty of farriers who prefer to draw their own clips when a hoof calls for them. The ability to draw clips allows a shoer to place the clip exactly where he wants it, as well as to forge it to the length that’s needed.
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Shoe Wear, Level Correlation
September 1, 2002 | Posted in Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

Q: I shoe Standardbred racehorses and I’ve been taught that if a horse is wearing his shoe down on one side more so than the other, then this is the side that needs to be lowered when it’s time to reshoe them. 


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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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