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Understand Farrier Terminology and How it is Used

Farrier Bob Pethick finds veterinarians can hurt a farrier’s reputation by using incorrect terminology in the absence of understanding with the client.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Therapeutic Shoeing
The health and well-being of the horse should be the ultimate goal for the veterinarian and farrier in lameness cases. According to New Jersey farrier Bob Pethick, that end demands the two parties work together to be successful, especially when helping performance horses stay in or return to the show ring.
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Successfully Working with Farriers Will Help the Horse

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
“Neither of us can be successful in helping the horse without the other.” This is a simple statement, but rang loudly when I interviewed farrier Bob Pethick for this report. The Hall of Fame farrier, who has nearly 50 years of experience, works with dozens of vets each year on lameness cases. He recognizes that farriers and veterinarians putting egos aside, providing mutual respect and working together helps deliver the best outcome for the horses in their care.
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Farrier Business Success Academy

7 Frequently Asked Questions About American Farriers Journal’s Upcoming Farrier Business Success Academy

By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 30, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Join the editors of American Farriers Journal November 15-17, 2019, for the first-ever, FREE-to-attend, Farrier Business Success Academy. The 3-day online event features a series of knowledge-building video sessions taught by some of the most widely recognized footcare business authorities today and allows for in-depth, expense-free education through a unique online learning format.


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How to Convert a Router to a Pad Cutter

This step-by-step process shows h a woodworking router to trim pads.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 10, 2019 | Posted in Equipment, Therapeutic Shoeing
Ever since the flip flop made its way from Europe 30 years ago, Versailles, Ky., farrier Steve Stanley has found it to be useful for horses under the right circumstances. He commonly uses flip flops as temporary solutions when managing harness horses that suffer from joint and knee pain.
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