Tips for Working with Draft Horses
Be mindful of their environment and consider the necessary traction to improve footcare with draft horses
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Jeremy McGovern
Jeremy McGovern has been a journalist for nearly 20 years. He has been a member of the American Farriers Journal staff for 7 years and serves as the Executive Editor/Publisher. A native of Indiana, he also is a member of the board of directors for the American Horse Publications organization of equine media.
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12 Ways for Farriers and Veterinarians to Improve Working Together
Farrier Shane Westman pulls from his experiences as a farrier at a veterinary teaching hospital to improve veterinarian-farrier relationships
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Understanding and Demystifying Evidence-Based Farriery
Furthering footcare research relies on encouraging and utilizing farriers in projects
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Idea for Offering A Haul-in Service
New Mexico farrier Brad Dirickson is changing how he approaches the business of farriery to extend his career
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Shoeing Show Jumpers in Wellington
John Favicchia shares keys for success when shoeing show jumpers during the Winter Equestrian Festival.
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Evaluating for Trimming and Shoeing Plans
Hall of Fame farrier Grant Moon reviews the thought process that should result in a proper trimming and shoeing plan for the horses he works with.
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Shoeing Performance Horses in Oldham County, Kentucky
Kentucky Farrier Conrad Trow credits his success to dictating how his practice should operate.
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