When Kevin White passed away last summer in Westlake Village, Calif., his shoeing rig along with those of his last three apprentices lined the street outside the funeral home for his Irish wake.
During more than 30 years of shoeing, Red Renchin of Mequon, Wis., has developed a unique approach that has helped him build a thriving practice that includes many high end hunters and jumpers.
A few years back, there was a small book that was a big hit titled,"Everything I Ever Really Needed To Know, I Learned In Kindergarten." Author Robert Fulghum expounded on the importance of some of the basic rules for life that most of us learn at a very young age; rules such as, "Share everything. Play fair. Don't hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don't take things that aren't yours."
One afternoon while I was doing some shoeing working at the Pea Ridge Veterinary Clinic in Pea Ridge, Ark., I was approached by a woman who asked me if I’d be able to look at her burro.
As a full-time farrier, I have run across all kinds of horses and horse owners and a common thread I see is that most horse owners do not know when their horse is misbehaving.
Beyond enjoying the national recognition of your chosen profession, use National Farriers Week 2004 to reflect on your career…and make plans to keep it advancing
WHEN YOU shoe your clients’ horses at a show, Tony Bucci says you should respect the official show farrier by saying hello, introducing yourself and by being polite.
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
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