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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
November 1, 2012 | Posted in Education, Equipment
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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How to Answer 4 Questions You'll Likely Get from New Backyard Horse Owners

Farriers give their answers to the four most frequently asked questions by novice backyard horse owners.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
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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Beyond 'Monkey-See, Monkey-Do' Hoof Care

Developing your ‘farrier vision’ is one way to become a better horseshoer
By Pat Tearney posted on October 12, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
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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