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Therapeutic Shoeing

How to Achieve the Benefits of the Bank Robber Horseshoe

Options for enhancing breakover while limiting heels from sinking
By Laura Gillespie and Mike Hayward posted on May 1, 2022 | Posted in Clients, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
It’s been said that some bank robbers in the old American West nailed horseshoes on backward in hopes of deceiving the law during their getaway. It’s unclear whether the strategy worked, but the bank robber shoe can provide a benefit to the horse in some therapeutic situations.
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Shoeing for a Living

A Shoeing Day with Mike Wharton

A day of shoeing top dressage horses in Wellington gives clues on sustaining success as a farrier
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 28, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment, Shoeing
What draws farriers to their calling? For many, simply the love of horses. There also is the draw of a career that lets you determine your path — something many professions forbid. And after acquiring enough knowledge and ability, the satisfaction that comes from having helped a horse improve.
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This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of April 17

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on April 23, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Meader Supply.
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Product Knowledge

Tool Coatings Can Boost or Hinder Your Hoof-Care Business

High-quality coatings are a cost-effective way to increase the life and performance of drill bits and taps
By Ryen Carlson posted on April 7, 2022 | Posted in Equipment

One of the more confusing aspects of selecting drill bits and taps is the variety of available coatings since the manufacturers provide little information about the coatings themselves. The issue is further confused by the wide range of quality of coatings of the same type, despite looking similar.


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Badass Rigs & Trailers

Work Van Blends Needs with Flexibility

Second rig helps farrier with sport horse practice demands
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 5, 2022 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Equipment

Mike Phillips’s original goal wasn’t to outfit his new work van. But after finding out how long he’d have to wait to have a manufacturer build and install the work, the South Salem, N.Y., farrier realized he’d have to do the build to have it ready for the beginning of the 2021 show season.


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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
Smart Pak

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.
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