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Help Yourself While Helping Arthritic Horses

By Jeff Ridley posted on March 15, 2019 | Posted in Lamenesses
No one asks a horse to lift its legs higher or longer than a farrier during the trimming process. This can prove to be difficult for geriatric horses that are arthritic or have other medical conditions that limit their range of motion. Farriers can accommodate these horses, while also maintaining our comfort during trimming.
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Are You Using the Horn Correctly?

Hall of Fame farrier Bob Marshall helps correct a common forging mistake
February 1, 2019 | Posted in Education, Forging
A farrier has a responsibility to the horse and the trade, and a good place to start is the basics of forging, says legendary farrier Bob Marshall.
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