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Think Before You Pack a Hoof

June 7, 2013 | Posted in Shoeing
Before he makes a decision about using hoof packing,Travis Burns, farrier for the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, will ask himself, "Why is the horse sore?"?
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Farrier Tips: Reminders For Proper Hoof Care

May 31, 2013 | Posted in Shoeing
Cornell University's head farrier Steve Kraus reminds that horseshoes can deliver benefits or cause harm. Horseshoes can harm feet when applied improperly but they also are used regularly to help lame horses become sound and keep sound horses healthy, competitive and productive.
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Hoof Beats: Speed Shoes

By Steve Stanley posted on May 16, 2013 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing
Source: Hoof Beats Magazine
Sometimes farriers work as a two-person team in order to shorten the duration. One works the floor (horse); this is normally the farrier in charge of the shop. The other works the fire (shoe making). Both people do their part with the idea of doing as much work simultaneously as possible. (By the way, please don't ask the farrier's assistant to hold the horse as he is there to help with other task.)
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How to Shoe a Moving Object

Hooves will distort between shoeings, so learn to use landmarks of balance to help you manage any problems
By Steve Stanley posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Education, Shoeing
As farriers, I believe we look at a hoof differently than other horsemen — at least other horsemen who do not shoe horses regularly.
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One Farrier's Viewpoint

The WIDTH Protocol

An objective approach to determining appropriate hoof care for a horse
By Steve Kraus posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Education, Shoeing
For some time, farriers, trimmers, and horse owners have debated the merits of placing shoes on horses' feet.
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Staying Current Along the Mississippi

Louisiana shoer Jimmy Gore flourishes by maintaining high standards and adapting to a changing horse-and-owner population
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing
It's not hot on the bayou on this late February morning near Baton Rouge, La. Spring is running a little late this year, as it is for much of the country.
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Recognize Hoof-Care Mentors

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 26, 2013 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

For the 15th year, we are promoting National Farriers Week. The year, the week falls July 7 to 13. From now until July 1, we encourage horse owners, trainers, riders, grooms, veterinarians and others in the equine community to submit pictures and videos of their farriers at work with horses and to share their appreciation for those efforts. We will publish these on our website.


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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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