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Farrier Q&A: December 2016

What’s the best hoof-care tip you received this year?
December 5, 2016
A: I had been trimming an off-the-track Thoroughbred with flat feet and progress was slow. His feet wanted to “pancake” and he had thin soles. Once his teeth were floated, his hooves improved dramatically. Now it seems with each trim his feet get more upright and stronger. The mouth is the first step in digestion and helps in nutrient absorption, which invariably benefits the feet.
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Biggest Mistake

Looking back at the beginning of your career, what was the biggest mistake you made that held back your farrier practice? What did you do to correct this mistake?
July 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
Looking back at the beginning of your career, what was the biggest mistake you made that held back your farrier practice? What did you do to correct this mistake?
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35 Top Tips for New Shoers

Advice on succeeding as a horseshoer from the archives of American Farriers Journal
September 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices
Throughout 2010, we've celebrated our 35th anniversary by recalling some of the best farrier insights that have appeared in the magazine's pages. So far, we've looked at topics such as forging, customer service and shoeing efficiency. This issue will showcase solid advice for novice farriers.
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Advice From The Top

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices
One of the best things about attending events like the 2003 American Farrier’s Association convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, in late February is the opportunity to pick up little nuggets of advice from the real masters of the shoeing trade.
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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

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.
Smart Pak

SmartPak

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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