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Four Ways Shoeing Rigs Can Improve Your Efficiency

Organization, lighter units and, yes, coffee makers can save you time and money
By Jeff Cota posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment
It's been said that efficiency is intelligent laziness. While shoeing eight horses a day hardly is considered a leisurely workday, there's something to be said about an economy of movement at the shoeing rig.
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Why Farriers Want Different Radiograph Views

Typical radiograph views often lead to inaccurate footcare information
By Scott Lampert posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Equipment
The "Information is power and the key to the success" quotation is certainly true when it comes to providing essential hoof-care radiograph information. That's because there's a real need among farriers for very specific and accurate information when working with different foot concerns.
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Q&A: Hammers

April 25, 2014 | Posted in Equipment
How many different hammers do you use for your forge work? What are they and what are their particular uses?
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DIY Hammer Handles Fit Farrier Well

South Carolina farrier Steve Prescott makes hammer handles from sections of hardware store oak trim
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

Years ago, Hardeeville, S.C., farrier Steve Prescott didn't set out to craft his own wood tool handles - it just happened out of necessity. Newly relocated to the Palmetto State, he moved away from his local supply shop. This forced him to be creative with the tools he uses.


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Red Flags for Farriers

Is it Time to Toss that Tool?

Look for the signs that your implements are beyond repair
By Danny Ward posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment
As wear and tear takes its toll on our tools, a farrier's instinct is to tweak, maintain or fix it. There are times, though, when we should resist our natural tendency to repair it.
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Date: 10/23/26
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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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At Doc Foal's, we manufacture The Black Pads and The Black Pads PLUS (featuring embedded magnets and copper). Our hybrid pads work seamlessly with your choice of conventional horseshoe, combining metal for structure with polyurethane for exceptional comfort and shock absorption. Designed as a...
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Equilox International

Equilox International Inc. specializes in equine horse hoof adhesives. Developed in 1988 after many trials and extensive research at leading universities and equine centers throughout the U.S., the Equilox Adhesive Hoof Repair System was originally used to treat competitive horses. Now, Equilox Adhesive is used by farriers, equine centers, and horse owners — as well as various zoo and wildlife centers — throughout the world.
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