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A Day In The Life Of An Afghan Horseman

July 19, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing
Source: Drew Morales, CF
During 2011-2012, a farrier who was deployed to Afghanistan had the opportunity to meet and work with amazing people from 27 different countries, including an Afghan horseman and farrier.
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Shoe-Fitting Tips from the AFJ Archives

Placing a shoe so that it meets an equine athlete’s needs is an important part of shoeing performance horses
July 1, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing
Most farriers will tell you that a proper trim is the most important part of shoeing a horse. But fitting a shoe properly is also right up there.
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Gluing on Shoes, Curtis Burns Style

Florida farrier not only invented his own glue-on shoe, he’s developed his own meticulous methods for putting them on
By Red Renchin posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Shoeing
While having breakfast at Palm Beach Farrier Supply last winter, some of the other regulars suggested that I interview local farrier Curtis Burns about his shop and business, Burns Polyflex Shoe.
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Purpose Driven Footcare

On a day that featured a variety of breeds and disciplines, the constant within Taylor Keenan’s practice was quality hoof care delivered with sound reasoning
By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing
Have an understanding of the how and why when making hoof-care decisions. Keenan says you are on the wrong path when you can't explain your methodology to clients. Every horseshoer knows a farrier who found the trade after previously pursuing one, two or maybe more alternative careers.
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Q&A: Client Concerns

A new client calls 2 days after you trim/shoe the horse. The client says that the horse is now sore, then asks what did you do to the horse. How do you handle this situation?
June 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing, Trimming
A new client calls 2 days after you trim/shoe the horse. The client says that the horse is now sore, then asks what did you do to the horse. How do you handle this situation?
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