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Friday's Farrier Facts & Figures

Employed Farriers | Income Comparison

June 16, 2017
This week's facts and figures... How Many Farriers Are There In The United States? How Did Last Year’s Footcare Business Income Compare With The Previous Year? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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The Four Cornerstones of Hoof Health: What Farriers and Horse Owners Need to Know

April 12, 2017 | Posted in Education, Nutrition
In this webinar, presented by American Farriers Journal and SmartPak, Certified Journeyman Farrier Danvers Child and veterinarian Dr. Lydia Gray cover the importance of consistently-scheduled hoof care, explain the difference between controlled exercise and unstructured activity, identify wet/dry challenges that impact your horse’s hooves every day, and review the role nutrition plays in building a healthy hoof.
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Gunner Gatski's 2017 International Halls Of Fame Acceptance Speech

March 3, 2017 | Posted in Shoeing
Lebanon, Ohio, farrier Gunner Gatski entertained 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees during his acceptance speech for the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame by sharing stories of his run in with "the prized Polish chicken" and how he "almost became famous for nailing on golden shoes."
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Various Strategies for Managing Navicular Syndrome

January 17, 2017 | Posted in Education, Equipment
During this webinar, veterinarian Dr. Josh Zacharias from Countryside Large Animal Veterinary Service in Greeley, Colo., shares practical ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of navicular disease and navicular syndrome. From effective shoeing practices to more aggressive treatments like clodronate injections, you’ll learn valuable tips and techniques to help you successfully deal with this potentially crippling condition.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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Life Data Labs

Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
Smart Pak

SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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