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Chronic Elbow Pain

It’s hard for farriers to avoid, but you can minimize it with proper management
By John D. Palmer posted on December 1, 2000 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare
Chronic elbow problems among shoers can be difficult to diagnose and treat and even harder to resolve. Many of us have experienced a sore elbow from hammering too much in a construction project. We rest the arm, the elbow pain resolves and we never think of it again.
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Defusing an Explosive Situation

The extra minutes spent preparing oxygen-acetylene tanks for safe transportation is time well spent
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2000 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare
Most farriers take great care while actually under the horse, but are you one of those taking unnecessary chances when the job is done?
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Think You’re Safe From Being Sued? Think Again!

Not only do you have to protect yourself from being sued, but you may be held responsible for your apprentices or students even when you’re not supervising them
By Eric Sacharski posted on November 1, 2000 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing
A day doesn’t go by that we don’t hear about somebody being sued. Turn on the radio and you’ll hear about a big tobacco company settling a billion-dollar lawsuit out of court. Flip on the TV at night and you’ll likely have to choose between a sitcom or a lawyer-based drama involving big-dollar court proceedings.
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Save Money With Insurance

Marry someone with lots of money and employment benefits! Or read on...
By Christy West posted on November 1, 2000 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare
Like a lot of people, I’ve avoided the insurance system whenever possible, usually only dealing with it when I have to renew my auto coverage and shop for the lowest premiums. I know there’s a lot of legislation on the running and taxing of the insurance industry that I just don’t care to untangle.
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A Warm, Efficient Farrier Work Station

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Oklahoma AFA Pre-Certification Clinic

Date: 03/27/23
Location: Minco, OK

The Oklahoma Farriers Association will hold an American Farrier’s Association pre-certification clinic from March 27-31, 2023, in Minco, Okla. The instructors are Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF, and Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF.

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