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Court Dismisses Lawsuit After Farrier Dies While Shoeing A Horse

A California farrier with 45 years of experience was hired to trim a horse’s hooves. While working in an outdoor corral, the horse knocked him down and his head hit a rock. He died from his injuries and his estate sued the horse owner, who also owned the property. The trial court dismissed the case and the California Court of Appeals agreed.
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From the Desk of AFJ

Do You Have a Plan?

A video is making the rounds on social media and getting a fair amount of attention in the equine community. Yet, it’s deserving of greater consideration among farriers. Although it’s not an easy video to watch, it’s a must-see for those who work around horses day-in and day-out.
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Protecting Your Hearing

While everyone loses some hearing as they age, farriers are at an increased risk for hearing loss if not properly protected
Hearing loss is one of the many dangers that farriers face — and one of the easiest to prevent. The ringing of anvils, noise from the grinders and other activities farriers do every day can produce sound far surpassing the level that will make a person deaf over time.
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50 Best of 2014 Farrier Takeaways

Here’s a look back at the top ideas that hoof-care professionals shared in the pages of American Farriers Journal during the past year
Here’s a look back at the top ideas that hoof-care professionals shared in the pages of American Farriers Journal during the past year.
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