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Traditional Trades Not For Faint Of Heart

June 17, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
Source: Denise Deveau, Star Phoenix
When a student learning horseshoeing commits to his craft, he (or she) is entering a traditional profession that has been around since the 5th century and was once considered to be an essential part of the Blacksmith's services. The core skills of the farrier today are relatively unchanged since medieval times, and the student falls into the same role of the Blacksmith's apprentice as many others have before him during the past 800 years.
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[Video] Current Truck/Rig & Future Upgrades

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Clients, Business Practices, Equipment
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson discusses his current truck/rig setup, what he likes about his vehicle, and upgrades he hopes to make in the future.
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[Video] Managing Traction, Hunters/Jumpers

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson talks about traction and deciding how to manage it, particularly when dealing with hunters/jumpers.
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[Video] Farriers As Industry Advocates

May 13, 2013 | Posted in Clients, Business Practices
Uxbridge, Ontario (Canada) farrier Dave Dawson has been shoeing horses for almost 20 years. He mainly works in the show industry with jumpers, hunters, dressage and some gaited horses. In the following video, Dawson talks about the importance of farriers being hoof-care industry advocates.
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