Hoof-Care 101

A farrier works on a shoe with an anvil.

6 Critical Areas To Learn Before Leaving School

I have taught horseshoeing for 40 years to more students than anybody else ever has. Most of my graduates went on to shoe horses professionally and made a living for themselves and their families. There are a number of ideas and philosophies about what’s important when learning about horseshoeing. The following are my ideas of what you should learn at shoeing school.
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Gain A Foothold In The Business Of Hoof Care

Equine hoof care is a close-knit industry. When a group of farriers get together, the conversation generally focuses on sharing knowledge about the foot — lamenesses, shoes, tools, etc. The passion to improve footcare results in a stronger, more knowledgeable trade. While the practical aspect of farriery grows, there’s another that doesn’t get enough attention — farriery is a business.
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Friday's Farrier Facts & Figures

Trims & Shoeings | Nutritional Advice

This week's facts and figures... How Many Trims Only? How Many Trims And Shoeings? How Often Do Clients Seek Nutritional Advice For Their Horses From Farriers? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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Popular Shoes | Horse Usage

This week's facts and figures... What Type Of Shoes Do You Use Most Frequently In Your Footcare Work? How Do Owners Utilize Their Horses? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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Online Hoof-Care Classrooms

Is a Research Degree Necessary or Even Possible?

Is a research degree for farriers necessary or even possible? In this webinar, brought to you by Equilox, representatives from the Royal Veterinary College discuss their new graduate diploma in Equine Locomotor Research. This program offers farriers the opportunity to gain skills and experience introducing original research to increase evidence-based farriery and enhance equine welfare.
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Friday's Farrier Facts & Figures

Farrier Challenges | Working Solo

This week's facts and figures... What are the greatest challenges you face as a footcare professional? Footcare Professionals Don’t Like To Work Alone. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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Friday's Farrier Facts & Figures

Time At Work | Using Clips

This week's facts and figures... How Many Hours Per Week Does The Typical Farrier Work? How Do Farriers Handle The Need For Clips? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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