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For A Hoof Knife To Fit The Job, It First Has To Fit The Farrier

This tool comes in all different shapes and sizes because no two customers seem to want exactly the same thing

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

Trying to pin down exactly which hoof knife is right for which use is easy — so long as you’re talking about only one farrier.

Farrier Tips: Keep Your Apron In Good Shape

April 30, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

A farrier apron should be durable and be a good fit.

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[Video] Getting To Know Kerckhaert Horseshoes

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Another in a series of American Farriers Journal interviews with 2012 International Hoof-Care Summit Educational Partner Farrier Product Distribution. This interview dealt primarily with the amazing influence that Kerckhaert Horseshoe Company from Holland has had on the North American market since the middle '80's. For more information visit www.farrierproducts.com or www.kerckhaert.com.

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[Video] Farrier Product Distribution Features New Products For Farriers

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

2012 International Hoof-Care Summit Educational Partner FPD is always working with their vendors to come up with innovative, practical and quality products for the professional farrier. AFJ recently interviewed FPD regarding recent additions to the program- including Liberty horseshoe nails. Visit www.farrierproducts.com/newprod.html for more information on the latest products.

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[Video] Delta Mustad Showcases The Customizable Heller Rasp

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Petter Binde of Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center (2012 International Hoof-Care Summit Educational Partner), discusses the customizable Heller Rasp in terms of quality craftsmanship and use in your farrier practice.

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[Video] Working With Grooms

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Farrier Michael Joshua of Denver, Colorado, shares advice for working with grooms.

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[Video] A Safe Way To Lift An Anvil Out Of Your Rig

April 21, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Safety & Healthcare

Farrier Brad Dirickson took a lesson he learned in the oil fields for lifting heavy equipment.

Farrier Tips: Basics Of What To Apply To Shoes For Traction

April 14, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

To begin with, not everything you may be calling by that name actually is Borium

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[Video] How To Benefits Of Modifying A Hammer

April 14, 2012 | Posted in Education, Equipment

Danny Ward, owner of the Danny Ward Horeshoeing School in Virginia, demonstrates how modifying a 2 1/2 pound hammer is beneficial to farriers.

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Hoof-Care Email Q&A

April 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Safety & Healthcare

Are there tools and products you use in your hoof-care work that you think have helped keep you healthy and avoid injuries?

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