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Shoeing for a Living
Shoeing Irish Style, Along with a History Lesson
Trimming and shoeing at a 400-year-old Irish castle led to an interesting “Shoeing For A Living” day
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Shoeing for a Living
Patching Cracks, Gluing Shoes
Racetrack farrier Ian McKinlay has built a solid reputation for having the answers for tackling cracks, wall separations and thin hoof walls
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Think Snow!
Snow pads can help your clients keep riding safely all winter while dealing with snow, ice, frozen ground, mud and slush problems
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Soring Concerns Continue but Changes are Coming
Too many gaited horses are still being sored to gain a competitive edge in the show ring
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Why Rasps are the Most Important -- Yet Most Neglected -- Tool in your Shoeing Box
A dull or worn-out rasp means it’s done too much work and will likely start damaging the foot
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“So, How Many Footcare Clients Do You Have?”
This Canadian farrier came up with an accurate answer in less than 20 seconds
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It’s Not All One-Sided For Farriers Or For Horses
Research indicates handedness affects trimming and may be gender-influenced in horses
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