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Regular Hoof Care and Proper Foot Function: A Vital Link
Clients need to understand that putting off appointments can have serious consequences
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Hoof Boots Earning Expanded Role in Hoof Care
As more horse owners express an interest in boots, more farriers add them to their services
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Beyond 'Monkey-See, Monkey-Do' Hoof Care
Developing your ‘farrier vision’ is one way to become a better horseshoer
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Thinking About A Career In Hoof-Care? Start With Home Schooling
A little home study can teach you a lot about horses’ feet, as well as a little about yourself and your chances for success
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Changes are Coming to the Hoof Care Industry: Are you Getting Ready?
Veteran farrier Gerard Laverty outlines some of the challenges he thinks farriers will face in the not-too-distant future.
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Problems Tend to Pile up on the Feet of Backyard Horses
Informal survey of most common issues for these horses indicates that when owners fail to address one problem, it often leads to others.
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You Don't Have to Go it Alone
Horse owners and trainers expect you to be the hoof-care expert, but a real expert also knows when to ask for some help
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