American Farriers Journal
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July/August 2017
Volume: 43
Edition: 5
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Trimming Significantly Changes Hoof Morphology
Study concludes the mustang roll trim is detrimental to the equine footRead More
Putting Service in Customer Service
East Texas farrier thrives by embracing marketing and good business practicesRead More
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 finalsRead More
Getting Reiners Through a Critical Year
Texas shoer suggests slider modifications to keep equine athletes goingRead More
Contracted Heels Usually Mask Underlying Problems
Understanding the cause can lead to solutions for the horseRead More
Give Your Hammer A Face-Lift
If your rounding hammer has lost its crown, refinishing it will improve your forging workRead More
Q&A: July/August 2017
What are your best tips for repairing or maintaining your farrier tools?Read More
Moving Beyond the Pain and Swelling of Equine Inflammation
Deeper knowledge of the concept can improve outcomes for horsesRead More
Metallurgy: How Much Do You Need to Know?
While not necessary to shoe horses, a working knowledge of how steel is made and reacts to heat and pressure can make a good career greatRead More
A Study System To Learn Equine Anatomy
Whether you need a deeper understanding or refresher of equine anatomy, these tips will help you retain this information critical to your workRead More
Thank You, Farriers
Farriers Spotlight features industry tributes for National Farriers WeekRead More
Recipe for Success as a Therapeutic Farrier
Arizona farrier John Samsill explains how being effective in therapeutic shoeing relies on much more than skills and knowledge.Read More
Ideas for Improving the Perceived Value of Your Farrier Practice
Yes, you need to keep horses sound, but how your clients perceive you may have more to do with other factorsRead MoreResearch Journal: July/August 2017
The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.Read More -
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Trimming Significantly Changes Hoof Morphology
Study concludes the mustang roll trim is detrimental to the equine footRead MorePutting Service in Customer Service
East Texas farrier thrives by embracing marketing and good business practicesRead MoreA World Cup Education
Jason Critton’s farrier team embraces the chance to learn from some of the best at the FEI jumping and dressage finalsRead More - Digital Edition
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