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Knowledge Of Anatomy: One Of The Farrier’s Best Tools

Maryland farrier and educator emphasizes hands-on approach in understanding the inner workings of the hoof
By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2005 | Posted in Anatomy
Count Dave Ferguson among those farrier clinicians who stress the importance of understanding equine anatomy in providing good footcare. Where Ferguson goes beyond many others is that he emphasizes that to really understand anatomy, you need to go further than reading about it in a book.
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Hoof-Care Theory? Or Dogma?

German veterinarian Hiltrude Strasser shares her controversial hoof-care theories at Tufts University seminar
By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2002 | Posted in Shoeing
Contrary to what some may have expected, farriers did not try to crucify Hiltrude Strasser with horseshoeing nails during an early May seminar at the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine.
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What Current Hoof-Care Thinking Means To Your Shoeing Business

Fully understanding what has been done in the past and what's being done today in research circles is critical to dealing with the hoof
By Lisa Simons posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Business Practices
Readers of American Farriers Journal know that being informed about past and present hoof-care theories is an important part of a professional farrier business. There is no shortage of educational opportunities, as conventions, clinics, videos, Web sites, Internet bulletin boards and publications all offer many opportunities to keep up with the latest advances in hoof care.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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