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Farriers must consider the advantages and disadvantages before application
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Strategies for Shoeing the Underperforming Horse
Farriers can determine a customized approach after understanding why a problem occurs.
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Tool Modification Helps in Forging Win
International Hoof-Care Summit Forging Exercise won by six-time Calgary Champion Steven Beane
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Hoof-Care Management Needs to Change
Heightened toll of lamenesses point to inadequate stewardship of horses, Washington farrier says
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Halls of Fame 2023
Hoof-Care Halls of Fame Welcome 6 Members
Industry salutes contributions of 5 farriers and 1 veterinarian
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Is Longeing Good: A Farrier's Perspective
Going in a circle may not be the best training or exercise procedure for an animal, especially one weighing a thousand pounds or greater
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Shoeing for a Living
A Dedicatied Retirement Plan
Missouri farrier Ed Reardon tried retirement, but the love of horseshoeing changed his mind
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Wisconsin Equine Clinic
Lexington, Ky., farrier Bobby Menker discusses everyday performance horse shoeing during a hoof-care clinic at Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital in Oconomowoc, Wis.
Anvil Brand Clinic: February 2018
Hall Of Fame farrier Billy Crothers demonstrated a number of forging and shoeing techniques designed to improve efficiency in your hoof-care practice at the annual Anvil Brand Shoeing Co. winter clinic in Lexington, Ill.
2017 World Horseshoeing Classic Photo Gallery
Photos from the 2017 World Horseshoeing Classic held at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School (KHS) in Richmond, Ky.
2016 International Hoof-Care Summit
Take a sneak peek into a sampling of what 2016 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees experienced at our 13th annual event.
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A Day With World Class Farrier Bobby Menker
Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital
39151 Delafield Rd.
Oconomowoc, WI
United States
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"Back to the Basics" Clinic
8/11/17 8:30 am EST
Strain Equine Services, LLC
17041 158th St
Bonner Springs, KS
United States
Live
Therapeutic Shoeing For Athletic Equines Clinic
9/27/17
Kleider Veterinary Services
8036 232 Street
Canada
Live
Centaur Forge Clinic
10/7/17 8:00 am CST
Centaur Forge
117 N. Spring Street
Burlington, WI
United States
Live
Shoeing For Soundness Clinic
10/20/17
Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoeing
400 Lewis Rd.
Gadsden, AL
United States
Live
How Ground Conditions Effect Horses And Shoeing Techniques For Different Types of Footing Clinic
10/30/17
Yoder Blacksmith Supply
8900 Township Road 652
Fredricksburg, OH
United States
Live
Advanced Hoof Course
1/22/18 9:00 am EST
Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center
32100 N Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ
United States
Live
Shoeing For Traction With Alan Cooley
3/1/18 8:00 am EST
Synergy Farm & Forge
8745 McCaffrey Trail
Canada
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