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2014 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Vettec's 2nd Annual Hands-On Clinic

April 15, 2014 | Posted in Education
Larkin Greene from Vettec (2014 International Hoof-Care Summit Educational Partner) tells us about the highly attended Vettec Hands-On clinic, which was brought back by popular demand from last year's Summit. At this clinic, farriers were able to get hands-on experience with Vettec products at four separate stations and see live-demos of how these various lines of products can be used in a farrier's practice.
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Jeremy McGovern
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Want to Become a Farrier? Start Elsewhere

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 4, 2014 | Posted in Clients, Education

Every now and then I receive a phone call from someone interested in becoming a farrier. They always want to know what shoeing school I'd recommend. I talk to them for a few minutes to find out their history, especially work experience. Toward the end of the conversation, I never recommend a particular shoeing school. I offer different advice, which may serve as a good reminder for established farriers.


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Cub Scout Troup Visits AFJ Headquarters

April 3, 2014 | Posted in Education
Cub Scouts from Troop 71 (Brookfield's St. John Vianney) visited our offices today to learn about the media business, and some things they didn't know about horse health, farming and equipment. Frank was holding court...
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American Farriers Journal Launches New Website

Featuring a clean, organized look with easily searchable content, americanfarriers.com is the largest depository of American Farriers Journal information on the Internet with new features and upgrades
April 1, 2014 | Posted in Education
American Farriers Journal readers looking for the latest news, valuable tips and best practices on running a successful farrier practice, will now be able to access the largest source of news and insights with the click of a mouse.
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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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