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When You Need The Answers, You Will Find Them Here

The 2013 American Farriers Journal directory is the ultimate resource to hoof-care industry contacts. Use it to quickly locate reliable information you need about farrier-related products, services, people and organizations
When you’re working with horses, the tools you regularly use are never far from reach. This guide to the farrier industry falls into that category of tools for many hoof-care professionals. If you’ve never read this issue before, you’ll soon see why many hoof-care professionals reach for it time and again throughout the year.
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The Backyard Horse

How to Answer 4 Questions You'll Likely get from New Horse Owners

Farriers give their answers to the four most frequently asked questions by novice backyard horse owners.
Someone who is new to horse ownership likely lacks extensive experience with horses. They will turn to you for advice on matters beyond footcare. Regardless of the level of horsemanship that clients possess, they inevitably will ask you hoof-care questions.
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From The Desk Of AFJ

Beyond 'Monkey-See, Monkey-Do' Hoof Care

Developing your ‘farrier vision’ is one way to become a better horseshoer
A big factor in separating the truly exceptional farrier from the competent might be developing your “farrier vision.” That’s the ability to “see” inside the foot, as well as to visualize not just the hoof, but also the hoof as part of the entire horse.
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Online Hoof-Care Classrooms

Using the Whole Horse Approach

The term "whole horse" has been used by many different equine professionals to describe a host of ideas and concepts. In this presentation, Hall Of Fame horseshoer Esco Buff will approach it in terms of a holistic picture in order to restore soundness and wellness to the horse.
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Online Hoof-Care Classrooms

Modifying Keg Shoes

Hall Of Fame farrier Bob Smith delivers practical tips from his decades in the industry. He includes modifications for specific shoeing situations, including sport horses, as well as general tips to improve forging skills.
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Online Hoof-Care Classrooms

Glue-On Shoes: Strategies, Myths and FAQ

Pat Reilly, the Chief of Farrier Services at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, provides advice for better application of glue-on shoes. Whether these shoes are a mainstay of your hoof-care arsenal or you have yet to use them, this presentation will help you.
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Online Hoof-Care Classrooms

Treating Hoof Avulsions

Hoof avulsions are difficult to treat. Iowa farrier Jeff Ridley discusses how to approach the issue, get the veterinarian involved and properly support and protect the foot. He presents case studies to support his reasoning behind treatment.
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