Business Practices

Pat Tearney
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It's a Simple Job Except When It's Not

Some thoughts on the K.I.S.S. method of farriery

I've heard a lot of farriers champion the so-called K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid) method for horseshoeing. But I've heard some of the same farriers then describe their "simple" system. It includes assessing the horse's conformation, age, work, environment, hoof-horn quality, hoof-wall thickness, sole type, frog health, past history, any current or recent lamnesses or problems, trainer requirements and rider needs and style.


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[Video] Trade Show: SomerSong's Portable Tool Table

Roger Newman of SomerSong Forge tells American Farriers Journal about about a product he created 4 years ago to make transportation, storage and working conditions a more user-friendly experience. 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees are able to see and experience this portable farrier tool table up-close.
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