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A Rising Farrier Stakes His Claim

At 14, Dillon Crane is already forging his name into the industry

By James DeGraff posted on August 13, 2015 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

For many kids growing up, their childhood hobby is often soccer, baseball, football or a combination of them all. Others turn to the arts, be it a musical instrument or theatre as their calling. For Dillon Crane, however, none of those activities quite piqued his interest.

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Do Shoeing Schools Need To Adapt?

By Red Renchin posted on August 19, 2014 | Posted in Education

I am concerned about the high percentage of young farriers who do not continue in the profession after a year. For the most part, the evidence is anecdotal, as there aren't firm studies on it.

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[Video] Advice For Up-And-Coming Farriers

July 7, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Wellington, Fla., farrier Joe Johnson provides advice for up-and-coming farriers based on his almost 40 years of career experience.

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[Video] Advice For Young Farriers

May 3, 2013 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Farrier Jimmy Gore (Baton Rouge, La.) provides his advice to up-and-coming farriers starting their shoeing careers.

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[Video] Horsemanship Lacking Among Many Young Farriers

August 28, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Alan Horton and Steve Hoselton of Anvil Brand Shoe Company (Lexington, Ill.) discuss horsemanship's importance as a personal quality that farriers need to be cognizant of, and how to improve on acquiring it.

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[Video] Advice for Young Farriers from Jennifer Horn

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Farrier Jennifer Horn of Dafter, Michigan, shares advice for young farriers.

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[Video] Jennifer Horn Gives Advice for Young Farriers

April 21, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

The Michigan farrier gives dvice for new horseshoers and trimmers.

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[Video] Financial Advice For Young Farriers

April 4, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Farrier Steve Eastman of Kenwood, Calif., shares financial advice for young farriers looking to plan for the future.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Starting Out, Giving Back

September 10, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Bob Smith, owner and operator of the Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School gives advice to young farriers and explains why you should give back to the equine community.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Avoiding Dangerous On-The-Job Situations

September 10, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Shoeing

Cheramie is a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He primarily shoes dressage horses.

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A Rising Farrier Stakes His Claim

Do Shoeing Schools Need To Adapt?

[Video] Advice For Up-And-Coming Farriers

[Video] Advice For Young Farriers

[Video] Horsemanship Lacking Among Many Young Farriers

[Video] Advice for Young Farriers from Jennifer Horn

[Video] Jennifer Horn Gives Advice for Young Farriers

[Video] Financial Advice For Young Farriers

[Video] Starting Out, Giving Back

[Video] Avoiding Dangerous On-The-Job Situations

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