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Know the Warning Signs

Whether it’s a particular client or horse, learn to spot the critical signs that may spell trouble in the future
December 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices
At last winter’s fifth annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, two veteran farriers tackled a number of frequently asked questions about the footcare industry. For the second straight year, this “Point/Counterpoint” discussion proved to be among the highlights of this annual event.
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Farriers Can Help Expand Vet Student Education

Here’s your chance to help veterinary medicine institutions do a much better job of communicating trimming and shoeing skills to students, staff and clients
By William Moyer posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in Education

Educating “tomorrow’s equine practitioner” continues to be a major challenge as the information explosion and the public’s demand for medical excellence continue to grow and expand. When it comes to educating veterinary students, the ability to provide essential training, expertise and experience in all disciplines, as well as with a myriad of species, means some aspects of veterinary medical education may only be lightly covered.


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Tax Court Opinion Makes It Easier For Farriers To Deduct Home Office Expenses

March 1, 2003 | Posted in Business Practices
While it has been possible in the past for shoers to deduct the cost of an office in the home that is used 100 percent for business purposes, a new U.S. Tax Court opinion may make it possible to do so even if the room is used for some personal uses. But one caution is that this opinion went against the existing tax law, which requires a room be used “regularly and exclusively” for work in order to take a home office tax deduction.
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Cultivating Competency

An American Farrier’s Association function is “...to inform the public, and particularly the horse owner, of a quality and standard of service to which he or she is entitled...”
By John Scruggs posted on July 1, 2002 | Posted in Education

As early as 1356, farriers joined together to better themselves and their trade.


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Competing Boosts Shoeing Skills

Farriers at the World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition had solid ideas on why competing can make you a better shoer
By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Education
Competitors in the World Cham­pionship Blacksmiths’ Competition were convinced that participating in forging and shoeing contests can make you a better horseshoer. But they weren’t necessarily in agreement as to when young shoers should start competing.
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Getting Started As A Farrier: Shoeing For The Long Haul

There's no doubt farriers must have sound shoeing skills to be successful. But is that all? This shoeing instructor doesn't think so
By Katherine Meitner posted on November 1, 1999 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
TOM WOLFE has a secret. In the 16 years this farrier has taught at the Montana State Horseshoeing School in Bozeman, Mont., hundreds of aspiring farriers have enrolled in his course, hoping to excel at the art of farriery.
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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. 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 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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