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Loads Of Information On Shoeing All Types of Horses

The “How-To” Horseshoeing Book From Minis to Draft Horses, And Everything In Between
Forty of the very best and most practical “how-to” shoeing articles from the 25-year history of American Farriers Journal have been chosen for this unique book.
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Farriers' Roundtable

Q: “With the extreme drought last summer in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, how did you deal with extremely dry hooves?”
Q: “With the extreme drought last summer in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, how did you deal with extremely dry hooves?”
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Briefings

One key to both his medical and shoeing success that Michael Miller would like to pass along to other farriers is the importance of keeping fit. “Since I used to do long distance biking as a hobby, I asked an exercise therapist to put together an exercise program for me,” says the Trussville, Ala., orthopedic surgeon and farrier. “As it turns out, those exercises that are best for a biker are also good ones for a shoer.
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What’s Coming In Shoes?

There’s nothing earth-shattering, but new technology offering more shoeing options is on the way
First of all, the shoe shown here equipped with a number of accessories isn’t going to revolutionize shoeing. But its introduction demonstrates that there’s plenty of creative thinking that could impact the way you shoe in the future.
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Consistent Shoeing Benefits Hoof Research

Mustad’s funding of a permanent farriery facility at a brand new state-of-the-art research center will improve biomechanical research findings
America's horses have a new place to kick up their hooves. And when they do, every foot and hoof detail will be fully recorded and analyzed!
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Are There Really Horses In Japan?

FOR 16 years, we’ve had the pleasure of having farriers from Japan attend the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) conventions. We’ve watched this fun-loving bunch of farriers and other representatives enjoy the contests, lectures and demonstrations while coping with the language barrier.
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Shoeing for a Living

Personalized Shoeing In Big Sky Country

Forget cookie-cutter shoeing jobs—this shoer relies on sound shoeing and forging skills, a wealth of equine education and an innovative mind to deliver premium hoof care
IF YOU’RE looking for an article about a guy who just takes keg shoes out of a box and nails them onto horses’ feet, you might as well stop reading.
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