American Farriers Journal Issue Survey: December 2016

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score, please rate the articles you found in this recent issue. (If you have no opinion, please leave the rating block blank.) Add any additional comments about American Farriers Journal at the bottom.

scale: 1=dislike, 3=neutral, 5=like

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* 1.
Frankly Speaking
Will Costs Spur Changes In Vet Education?
By Jeremy McGovern

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* 2.
Successful Track Shoeing Requires A Strong Start Out Of The Gate
To take care of the needs of track Thoroughbreds, Kentucky farrier Steve Norman relies on knowledge, skill and a team of associates.
By Jeremy McGovern

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* 3.
Appropriate Uses Of Heart Bars For Wounds
Hall Of Fame veterinarian Hans Castelijns discusses the benefits of frog plates.
By Jeff Cota

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* 4.
Warning Signs Of Shoe Wear
Paying attention to unusual patterns or changes in this area can help you head off potentially serious soreness issues.
By Pat Tearney

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* 5.
The Ideal Hoof Angle Depends On The Horse
No single number or angle should dictate how all horses are trimmed.
By Steve Sermersheim

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* 6.
New Spin On The Steward Clog Keeps Horses Working
The Klimmick shoe has helped horses with therapeutic needs continue to work in various disciplines.
By Britt Conklin and Mike Steward

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* 7.
Does Grooving Benefit Quarter Cracks?
Hall Of Fame farrier Bob Pethick challenges its effects on heel displacement.
By Jeff Cota

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* 8.
Measurement Of The Hoof-Pastern Axis For Foot Management
The benefit of this system is in the consistency and measurability of the hoof-pastern axis.
By Pat Healey

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* 9.
A Prelude To Understanding Duckett's Dot
Hall Of Famer Dave Duckett says to focus on the science that gives practitioners a common language to work from.
By Jeremy McGovern

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* 10.
Body Position Is Critical To Better Forging
Consistent stance and arm control improves your accuracy and efficiency at the anvil.
By Jeff Cota

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* 11.
Considerations For Negative Plantar Angles
Farriers and veterinarians share thoughts on the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
By Audrey Pavia

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* 12.
Digital Options To Improve Your Practice
Advice on using technology to expand knowledge for both you and your clients.
By Jeff Cota

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* 13.
Set The Tone With Clients Before They Join Your Practice
Hall Of Fame farrier Dave Farley relies on an interview and correspondence to find the right clients for his multi-farrier practice.
By Jeremy McGovern

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* 14. Please rate the following departments on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score.

	1	2	3	4	5
Briefings	Briefings 1	Briefings 2	Briefings 3	Briefings 4	Briefings 5
Hoof-Care Q&A	Hoof-Care Q&A 1	Hoof-Care Q&A 2	Hoof-Care Q&A 3	Hoof-Care Q&A 4	Hoof-Care Q&A 5
Shop Talk	Shop Talk 1	Shop Talk 2	Shop Talk 3	Shop Talk 4	Shop Talk 5
Product Preview	Product Preview 1	Product Preview 2	Product Preview 3	Product Preview 4	Product Preview 5
Research Journal	Research Journal 1	Research Journal 2	Research Journal 3	Research Journal 4	Research Journal 5

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* 1. Frankly SpeakingWill Costs Spur Changes In Vet Education?By Jeremy McGovern

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* 2. Successful Track Shoeing Requires A Strong Start Out Of The GateTo take care of the needs of track Thoroughbreds, Kentucky farrier Steve Norman relies on knowledge, skill and a team of associates.By Jeremy McGovern

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* 3. Appropriate Uses Of Heart Bars For WoundsHall Of Fame veterinarian Hans Castelijns discusses the benefits of frog plates.By Jeff Cota

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* 4. Warning Signs Of Shoe WearPaying attention to unusual patterns or changes in this area can help you head off potentially serious soreness issues.By Pat Tearney

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* 5. The Ideal Hoof Angle Depends On The HorseNo single number or angle should dictate how all horses are trimmed.By Steve Sermersheim

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* 6. New Spin On The Steward Clog Keeps Horses WorkingThe Klimmick shoe has helped horses with therapeutic needs continue to work in various disciplines.By Britt Conklin and Mike Steward

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* 7. Does Grooving Benefit Quarter Cracks?Hall Of Fame farrier Bob Pethick challenges its effects on heel displacement.By Jeff Cota

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* 8. Measurement Of The Hoof-Pastern Axis For Foot ManagementThe benefit of this system is in the consistency and measurability of the hoof-pastern axis.By Pat Healey

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* 9. A Prelude To Understanding Duckett's DotHall Of Famer Dave Duckett says to focus on the science that gives practitioners a common language to work from.By Jeremy McGovern

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* 10. Body Position Is Critical To Better ForgingConsistent stance and arm control improves your accuracy and efficiency at the anvil.By Jeff Cota

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* 11. Considerations For Negative Plantar AnglesFarriers and veterinarians share thoughts on the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.By Audrey Pavia

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* 12. Digital Options To Improve Your PracticeAdvice on using technology to expand knowledge for both you and your clients.By Jeff Cota

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* 13. Set The Tone With Clients Before They Join Your PracticeHall Of Fame farrier Dave Farley relies on an interview and correspondence to find the right clients for his multi-farrier practice.By Jeremy McGovern

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* 14. Please rate the following departments on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score.

* 1.
Frankly Speaking
Will Costs Spur Changes In Vet Education?
By Jeremy McGovern

* 2.
Successful Track Shoeing Requires A Strong Start Out Of The Gate
To take care of the needs of track Thoroughbreds, Kentucky farrier Steve Norman relies on knowledge, skill and a team of associates.
By Jeremy McGovern

* 3.
Appropriate Uses Of Heart Bars For Wounds
Hall Of Fame veterinarian Hans Castelijns discusses the benefits of frog plates.
By Jeff Cota

* 4.
Warning Signs Of Shoe Wear
Paying attention to unusual patterns or changes in this area can help you head off potentially serious soreness issues.
By Pat Tearney

* 5.
The Ideal Hoof Angle Depends On The Horse
No single number or angle should dictate how all horses are trimmed.
By Steve Sermersheim

* 6.
New Spin On The Steward Clog Keeps Horses Working
The Klimmick shoe has helped horses with therapeutic needs continue to work in various disciplines.
By Britt Conklin and Mike Steward

* 7.
Does Grooving Benefit Quarter Cracks?
Hall Of Fame farrier Bob Pethick challenges its effects on heel displacement.
By Jeff Cota

* 8.
Measurement Of The Hoof-Pastern Axis For Foot Management
The benefit of this system is in the consistency and measurability of the hoof-pastern axis.
By Pat Healey

* 9.
A Prelude To Understanding Duckett's Dot
Hall Of Famer Dave Duckett says to focus on the science that gives practitioners a common language to work from.
By Jeremy McGovern

* 10.
Body Position Is Critical To Better Forging
Consistent stance and arm control improves your accuracy and efficiency at the anvil.
By Jeff Cota

* 11.
Considerations For Negative Plantar Angles
Farriers and veterinarians share thoughts on the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
By Audrey Pavia

* 12.
Digital Options To Improve Your Practice
Advice on using technology to expand knowledge for both you and your clients.
By Jeff Cota

* 13.
Set The Tone With Clients Before They Join Your Practice
Hall Of Fame farrier Dave Farley relies on an interview and correspondence to find the right clients for his multi-farrier practice.
By Jeremy McGovern