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A World Cup Education

Jason Critton’s farrier team embraces the chance to learn from some of the best at the FEI jumping and dressage finals
By Jeff Cota posted on July 3, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing
It would be easy to sit around as a horse show farrier and collect a paycheck while waiting for something to happen. After all, there’s a fair amount of down time, and it would be a nice break after shoeing scores of horses the previous week.
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Leverage Vs. Support

Before extending heels and adding extensions to your horseshoes, be sure you understand the conflicting forces that come into play
By Chris Gregory posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Shoeing
Before extending heels and adding extensions to your horseshoes, be sure you understand the conflicting forces that come into play.
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The Homemade Hoof

By Ron Perszewski posted on May 17, 2010 | Posted in Shoeing
"It's called horseshoeing, not footshoeing," says Jim Keith, explaining why he rejects the traditional approach of aligning the hoof-pastern axis as the starting point for bringing a hoof into balance.
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Solving the Mystery of Lost Shoes

Educating your clients about how this happens will enable your business to run more smoothly
By Blake Brown posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Clients
Lost horseshoes are a nightmare for horse owners as well as horseshoers. For the horse owner it never fails to happen at the most inopportune time.
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Front Toe Grab Ban Coming

California racing officials appear ready to enforce a ban against taller toe grabs
By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2007 | Posted in Shoeing

The ongoing controversy over allowing traction devices on racetracks heated up recently as members of the California Horse Racing Board voted to start enforcing an earlier height restriction for front toe grabs.


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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.
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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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