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Remembering Red Renchin

In honor of the late farrier, we have compiled a collection of videos Red was good enough to share with us throughout the years.
August 31, 2015 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing
In honor of the late farrier, we have compiled a collection of videos Red was good enough to share with us throughout the years.
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A Rising Farrier Stakes His Claim

At 14, Dillon Crane is already forging his name into the industry
By James DeGraff posted on August 13, 2015 | Posted in Education, Shoeing
For many kids growing up, their childhood hobby is often soccer, baseball, football or a combination of them all. Others turn to the arts, be it a musical instrument or theatre as their calling. For Dillon Crane, however, none of those activities quite piqued his interest.
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Toe Mechanics

Taking away the toes hurts the horse more than it helps
By Randy S Luikart posted on July 31, 2015 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming
In recent years, there has been an abundance of published information on the length of toe affecting normal function of the horse’s limb.
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Concussion and the Equine Foot

Examining the multitude of factors influencing the interaction of the hoof and the ground
By Christy Corp-Minamiji DMV posted on July 3, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

As far back as ancient Greece, horsemen have recognized the importance of the hoof, and the influence of the hoof-ground interface (on the way of going of the horse). Lacking the wings of Pegasos, real horses are subject to the shock of impact with the ground passing through their hooves and lower limbs.


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Foundations Clinic

Date: 10/23/26
Location: Fenwick, NS
Brier Equestrian & Wellness Centre presents Foundations Clinic on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Fenwick, Nova Scotia. Hall of Fame farrier Ada Gates Patton is the clinician.
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