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Taranaki-based farrier, Andrew (Jock) Good has been shoeing horses of all ages, shapes and sizes for over 39 years. However, it hasn’t just been 39 years of nailing shoes on feet day in day out, for the man known by his friends and family as Jock. From bull riding to training Group One winning racehorses, …
We like this Fergus cartoon by Jean Abernethy so wanted to share it with you "Fergus is missing two shoes this time, Dad" "Doggone it! Which two?"
Jim Blurton AWCF World Champion Farrier Jim Blurton is head of multi-farrier practise Forden Farriers in addition to successfully manufacturing his own range of tools and specialist shoes. Last year he was Head Farrier at the London 2012 Olympics. A highly respected farrier, businessman and clinician Jim answers our second ‘Farrier Focus’…. Why did you …
Just arrived in stock - the April 2013 issue of the American Farriers Journal. As always, these are free for our farrier customers when you place your next order. In this issue: The basics of drilling and tapping Smartphone trends for business What farriers are looking for in their shoeing rigs Shoeing Showcase American Farriers …
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Here's a video from farrier Jorgen Briers from Belgium which is worth watching. It's already had 3 million views on Youtube which I think is pretty impressive. Using an angle grinder for hoof trimming can leave a reasonably tidy job!
"It's ok, you can shoe him tonight because... We have lights!”
Q: I have been told to use aluminium shoes on my show hack, to improve her movement in the ring. is this a good idea, and what are the drawbacks? Pauline, Canterbury A: Hi Pauline. The best approach might be to give aluminium shoes a go on your hack – in between important shows to …
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Considering it's still winter (but almost spring), there's been a huge amount of stuff going on at our place. Which probably explains why blogging has been a little light for the past couple of weeks. Our seminar for farriers is being put together and will be held on 27th & 28th August 2012 at our farrier …
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Horse and Hound report: European vets and farriers have joined forces to crack-down on poor shoeing. The Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA) and the European Federation of Farriers Associations (EFFA) will work together to promote properly trained farriers in the interests of horse welfare. The new partnership aims to encourage the highest standards …
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