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Hot and Cold Tips for Better Forging

Developing these skills will pay off in increased efficiency and better shoeing
By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in Education, Forging
Some of the most important work a farrier does takes place at least a few feet from the horse that’s being shod. Skills at the anvil can set a farrier apart from run-of-the-mill shoers. The ability to hand forge specialty shoes or fine-tune keg shoes can greatly enhance your ability to increase your shoeing incomes.
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Learn How To Prevent Laminitis

Preventing Laminitis In Horses – A Practical Guide To Decreasing The Risk Of Laminitis (Founder) In Your Horse
By Richard A. Mansmann posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses
Every farrier knows laminitis is a serious foot problem that affects all members of the horse family. It can end a horse’s career and even its life.
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Competing Boosts Shoeing Skills

Farriers at the World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition had solid ideas on why competing can make you a better shoer
By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Education
Competitors in the World Cham­pionship Blacksmiths’ Competition were convinced that participating in forging and shoeing contests can make you a better horseshoer. But they weren’t necessarily in agreement as to when young shoers should start competing.
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Online With The Farriers' Forum

Lending A Hand To Donkey’s Feet
September 1, 2001 | Posted in Education
Q: Does anyone have any experience shoeing small donkeys and the trouble they seem to have with deformities (Such as ripples and bending sideways)? How long should they be?
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Briefings

September 1, 2001 | Posted in Education
Subtle lamenesses overlooked during routine examinations may be spotted with a new pressure-sensing system being developed at the University of California-Davis. Flexible pressure-sensitive plates measure treadmill pressure patterns when attached to the bottom of each hoof.
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Farriers' Roundtable

“What are the major concerns about frog pressure and what would you do about it when shoeing?”
September 1, 2001 | Posted in Education
“What are the major concerns about frog pressure and what would you do about it when shoeing?”
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