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Trimming & Shoeing

How Farriers Affect a Horse’s Hoof Landing

Horseshoers must determine whether initial contact or stabilization of the landing benefit the horse most
While the horse is guided in a straight line on level, firm ground, the motion of the limb during the swing and stance phase is observed, along with the sideway motion and flight arc of the limb during the swing phase.
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Ode to the Horse

I owe an apology to the horse that is long since overdue. In the years since beginning my farrier career, I have made many a mistake — some bred of ego, but most of ignorance. To the horse, I vow I will do better.
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Increased Knowledge of the Equine Anatomy Can Help Farriers Improve Hoof Care

The choices farriers make in trimming and shoeing should take into account bones, tendons and other internal structures of the limbs
The choices farriers make when trimming and shoeing to achieve a certain result are going to have an impact on the entire equine limb and, at times, may result in unintended consequences. Understanding the anatomy of the equine limb beyond the hoof can help reduce the chances of a farrier’s action having an adverse reaction elsewhere. It can also improve the quality of communication among equine colleagues.
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Hall Of Fame Horseshoeing

Hall Of Fame Horseshoeing

$12.95

This 32-page report examines common elements that must be implemented if a shoer wants to achieve a sustainable practice. Written from the perspective of several members of the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame, these members share their advice for today’s horseshoers based on lessons learned, often through trial and error, to advance their careers. If you are new to this profession, this report can help you start to think about how your career should progress, and if you’re a seasoned veteran, take this as a friendly reminder of what you need to succeed.

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Kitchen Sink

American Farriers Journal Kitchen Sink (U.S.)

$553.96

The American Farriers Journal “Kitchen Sink” is our best offer for farriers. The “Kitchen Sink” includes 57 items — all 9 great “Farrier Classics” books, 41 highly educational special shoeing reports and 6 other educational and entertaining books including the highly respected classic, Scientific Horseshoeing by Professor William Russell. PLUS, we'll throw in a free American Farriers Journal baseball cap. That’s 4,088 pages of valuable shoeing knowledge at a great price that’s 35% lower than retail!

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Balancing The Trotter

The Art Of Shoeing And Balancing The Trotter

$16.95

First published in 1927, this distinctive book delivers hundreds of tips, tricks and techniques on dealing with balance-- one of the most controversial, yet least understood, aspects of shoeing. Shared wisdom of early-day farriers who understood why various gaits had to be balanced differently, and plenty of problem-solving methods developed from 45 years of personal experience in effectively balancing every horse.

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