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Getting the Right Fit With Aluminum

Solid tips from people who have learned their way around working with these important shoes
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing
Aluminum horseshoes are not new. They've been around for several decades now and are the shoe of choice at racetracks and for many disciplines. Trainers choose aluminum shoes when they want less weight, more flotation or because they think they absorb shock better than steel.
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Driving Hammer Test Drives

There's no shortage of choices in this tool, but what should the beginner look for?
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Equipment
Farriers are known to be particular about their tools — none more so that the driving hammer – which comes into play every time a shoe is nailed onto the hoof.
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Nailing Essentials

An often-overlooked part of shoeing, there are many time-saving tips, tricks and techniques to improve your nailing efficiency
By Porter Green posted on April 1, 2006 | Posted in Shoeing

Farriers all have varying techniques, systems and methods that they use for shoeing horses.


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Round Pritchel Won't Make Square Holes

But a quick fix-it can keep farriers working efficiently
December 1, 2003 | Posted in Equipment

A MISSHAPEN PRITCHEL that won’t punch clean nail holes can cause problems, such as holes that seize the nails being driven into a hoof wall.


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Keep Your Anvil In Peak Condition

Here are solid tips for keeping your anvil looking brand new and repair ideas to get long life out of this often overlooked piece of equipment
April 1, 2003 | Posted in Equipment
There's probably nothing easier to take for granted than your anvil.
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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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Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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