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Frankly Speaking
The U.S. Equine Industry Is Gearing Up For A Comeback
By Frank Lessiter

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Staying One Step Ahead
Preparing for volatile changes in seasonal climates pays off with better feet.
By Jeff Cota

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Labor Law Shift Could Change Your Business
Some farriers are at risk of losing their independent contractor status.
By Buck O'Neil

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Aluminum Stock And A Rasp Make A Forging Challenge
The 2016 Summit Mail-In Forging Competition requires making an aluminum shoe with a steel bar made from a rasp.
By Chris Gregory

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Shoeing For Hind End Lamenesses
Keeping horses sound when normal shoeing isn't enough.
By Red Renchin

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Are Farriers Losing Control Of The Footcare Game?
Some industry leaders believe it’s time to establish hoof-care quality and control standards before someone else does.
By Jeff Cota

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Celebrating A Remarkable 40 Years
Equine footcare has seen many significant changes over the past 4 decades.
By Frank Lessiter

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The First Issue
See an exact reproduction of the first issue of American Farriers Journal created by Henry Heymering.

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An Ever Evolving Industry
The past 40 years of farriery has witnessed important changes in the business practices of the trade.

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Casting As An Option In The Farrier’s Toolbox
Practitioners believe poor practices can lead to farriers’ misunderstandings and misgivings about the modality.
By Jeremy McGovern

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Flip-Flops Gaining Foothold In Show World
New York farrier shares some advantages and disadvantages of the pad.
By Jeff Cota

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Improve Your Efficiency And Productivity
Save time, energy and money with these must-have products.

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Educating Clients On The Arthritic Horse
New owners may not be aware of what can be done for a stiff and sore animal.
By Heather Smith Thomas

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Hoof-Care Email Q&A
What techniques do you use to get the most horses out of a rasp?

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Spotlight On Hoof Care
Colorado Classic Gives Everyone A Chance To Participate
By Jaime Elftman

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