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Two Trimming, Shoeing Viewpoints
Two Certified Journeyman Farriers, Lynn Jean and Randy Luikart, offer their knowledge on biomechanics, trimming and proper balance
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Shoeing For A Living
Practices What He Preaches
Several times a year, this shoer is called upon to decide who's capable of being certified as a farrier. The rest of the time, he practices what he preaches while delivering the best care to his clients’ horses
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Back to the Basics
The Art of Heel Fitting
Proper heel fit requires attention to the horse being shod
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Think You’re Safe From Being Sued? Think Again!
Not only do you have to protect yourself from being sued, but you may be held responsible for your apprentices or students even when you’re not supervising them
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Shoeing for a Living
Shoeing for Speed
Shoeing a few hundred Standardbreds every 3 weeks requires fast, precise work
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What’s Coming In Shoes?
There’s nothing earth-shattering, but new technology offering more shoeing options is on the way
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American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Special Report For Equine Veterinarians
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Videos
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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SmartPak
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.