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Sharp Advice From a Craftsman

Having made hundreds of hoof knives by hand, Frank Ringel stresses the keys to keeping these tools sharp.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
"The hoof knife is at the top of the list of hardest-working knives." That's what Frank Ringel told those attending his clinic on sharpening hoof knives at the 2009 International Hoof-Care Summit (IHCS) in Cincinnati, Ohio. As owner of Ringel Custom Knives in Florence, Mont., he should know.
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JD Pepper

Keeping it Simple

Michigan farrier JD Pepper’s change in philosophy about his shoeing rig led to a smaller truck
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
Working with horses in central Michigan, farrier JD Pepper loves a challenge. When a sore back forced him to temporarily give up running, he began bicycling for exercise. Now a nationally-ranked dual-athlete, he competes in events across the United States.
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Three-Ring Farrier

Shoeing for a circus provides farrier Steve Wiberg with the chance to get out of the norm and meet farriers throughout the nation
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
Any boy worth his salt in snips and snails and puppy dog tails has dreamed of running away with the circus. For most of us, mortgages, car payments and other lackluster adult concerns eventually replace any aspirations we had of joining the circus.
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Eric Fischer
Shoeing For A Living

Delivering Good Work In The Garden State

Whether finding a specialized shoe or offering payment options, New Jersey farrier Eric Fischer caters to his clients
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Shoeing
Just like unexplained delays and bottled tap water that per gallon costs 10 times as much as diesel fuel, an inquisitive stranger sitting in a nearby seat is one of those inevitable treats at American airports.
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Digital Farrier Series

Handheld Device Or Laptop?

Want to improve your ability to communicate with clients? Maybe a portable computer is for you
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

For better or worse, technology has infiltrated every aspect of life. Thanks to this ever-updating change, farriers can stay in touch with clients, maintain records and collect information quicker than ever. The purpose of this column will be to show farriers unfamiliar with computers that there are advantages to incorporating them into your business.


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Living the American Dream

Given the right tools, Mateo Gonzales overcame a physical deformity to become a successful farrier
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices

When Mateo Gonzales arrived in the United States with a green card for agricultural work, he only looked for employment cleaning horse stalls. While growing up in rural Mexico, that was all he could aspire to be.


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Steve Mayer
Digital Farrier Series

Handheld Device or Laptop?

Want to improve your ability to communicate with clients? Maybe a portable computer is for you
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment
For better or worse, technology has infiltrated every aspect of life. Thanks to this ever-updating change, farriers can stay in touch with clients, maintain records and collect information quicker than ever.
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