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Karl Shewmake

It’s Tough to Do, but Think of Back Pain as Your Friend

It protects you, alerts you to the danger of further injury and makes you move, think and behave differently in your hoof-care work
By Karl Shewmake posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare
Being fearful of back pain is fine since your farrier business depends on getting under horses each day. While back pain is significant, it is often not due to the fact that you did something wrong, lifted wrong, lifted too much weight or had a bad stance.
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Insect Control for Horse and Farrier Protection

With fly season on the way, now is the time to brush up on advice you can share with your clients on how to battle these pests
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Clients, Safety & Healthcare
Biting flies and other insects can be a tremendous irritation to horses and humans alike, especially for someone trying to handle or shoe a horse that is more concerned about ridding himself of these pests than standing still or allowing his foot to be held.
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Harold Thomas

This Farrier Takes a Beating

Horseshoers submit their bodies to an unusual amount of wear and tear, and most don’t consider the long-term consequences
By John Bradshaw posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare
All horseshoers know that what they do for a living is hard on their bodies, but most choose to ignore the fact.
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Safety Between the Ties

The options are growing. Are you doing all you can to keep horses calm and cooperative during shoeing while keeping customers happy and yourself healthy?
By Ron Perszewski posted on September 1, 2006 | Posted in Equipment, Safety & Healthcare
Every shoeing session begins with the farrier gaining control of the horse. As a practical matter, most farriers secure the horse between cross-ties - a practice not everyone thinks is safe - while luckier shoers can call on an assistant or stable hand to steady the animal with a lead rope.
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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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