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A Day of Shoeing Backyard Horses Includes the Good and the Bad -- But Mostly Good

Pennsylvania farrier sees variety — in horses, barns as well as clients

By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing

This Pennsylvania corral demonstrates the variety of horses McCandless may see on a day when he's shoeing backyard horses. Like many young farriers, Clint McCandless has a lot of backyard horses on his shoeing book.

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New Way to Sedate Problem Horses

Farriers cite both pros and cons with an easy-to-use product for trimming and shoeing problem horses

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2012 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

Nobody wants to deal with problems that can result from needing to tranquilize a problem horse for routine trimming and shoeing. Yet it sometimes seems using a sedative is the only way to deal with a few horses.

Award Recognizes Selflessness of Hoof-Care Professionals

August 24, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices

Nominate for a hoof-care award that recognizes their contributions to improving equine hoof care and giving back to the ewuine community

Hoof-Care Email Q&A: Can you describe any hoof or foot problems that you encounter more often during the winter months?

January 9, 2011 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Can you describe any hoof or foot problems that you encounter more often during the winter months?

What it Takes to Make Farriers Happy

Besides being able to earn a good living, there are many well-deserved rewards for being able to keep horses sound

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Farrier Walter Fuermann summed up the many benefits of running a footcare business. “It boils down to being your own boss and making a living while working in a barn rather than an office,” says the Hearne, Texas, shoer.

Fuel Crisis Requires Cost-Cutting Strategies

Check out dozens of field-tested ideas farriers are using to rein in fuel expenses

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices

Farriers are doing a more efficient job of scheduling by location in order to reduce the miles traveled, paying closer attention to vehicle maintenance and raising footcare prices as they struggle to cope with rising fuel prices.

When That Problem Horse Needs To Be Tranqulized

With growing liability concerns, farriers need to work closely with equine veterinarians when it comes to tranquilizing horses for footcare work

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2005 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

If you’re working on a horse that won’t hold still for trimming or shoeing, it’s important that you work closely with an equine veterinarian when sedating the animal.

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A Day of Shoeing Backyard Horses Includes the Good and the Bad -- But Mostly Good

New Way to Sedate Problem Horses

Award Recognizes Selflessness of Hoof-Care Professionals

Hoof-Care Email Q&A: Can you describe any hoof or foot problems that you encounter more often during the winter months?

What it Takes to Make Farriers Happy

Fuel Crisis Requires Cost-Cutting Strategies

When That Problem Horse Needs To Be Tranqulized

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