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Should Farriers Avoid Removing the Periople?

The membrane protects the hoof, but it could be at risk for infection
By Jeff Cota posted on March 10, 2021 | Posted in Trimming

When  asking a farrier about his or her philosophy on any number of hoof-care  tasks — trimming protocol, shoe fit, even shoe or nail choice — the  answers are largely unpredictable because they vary widely. However,  when asking farriers how they regard the periople, they fall into one of  two camps — those who avoid it and those who remove it.


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Tips for Pain-Free Arms

Hall of Fame farriers share how they keep their wrists and elbows healthy
By Jeff Cota posted on November 12, 2020 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing
More than 30 years ago, Roy Bloom set his sights on making the American Farriers Team. He spent a great deal of time in the fire to improve his skills, efficiency and time, all while shoeing full time. Then he felt it.
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AFJ’s 45th Anniversary

The Farrier Industry’s Biggest Challenge: Mastering the Basics

Years of study, practice and experience are necessary before a shoer is skilled
By Jeff Cota posted on November 12, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Tradition that is based on sound principles should be retained and mastered. It is the foundation for everything else we do.” Dr. Doug Butler, a member of the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame, wrote those words nearly a quarter-
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