From the category archives:

Horseshoeing

FAQ #13 Why does a horse get nail-quicked?

January 22, 2010 0 comments

Hoof wall thicknesses vary. There is a very small margin for error. The farrier must pay close attention to selecting and driving each nail.  Not all nails are manufactured perfectly, and misshapen nails might not drive straight.
However, nail quicking isn’t the only kind of quicking that can affect a horse – he can also be [...]

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Trustworthy Farriers Horse Owners Can Depend Upon

January 15, 2010 2 comments

Farriers perform a valuable service for people who care about their horses. It’s important to be trustworthy and do the job right.
Let me share a true story. A stone mason was laying very large stones for the walls of a large church building. One of the stones had a crack on the [...]

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FAQ #12 What hoof knife brands are the best for their money?

January 15, 2010 0 comments

I believe the NC Tool hoof knife is the best value for the money.  They come sharp and are easy to keep sharp.  And they are relatively inexpensive to replace.  I think the best hoof knives in the market are Ringel knives.  I use them in my work, for they are made of high quality [...]

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5 Farrier Business Tips to Avoid “Running to and Fro”

January 7, 2010 3 comments

By the end of the first week in January, many people have already abandoned their new year’s goals.  Others are perplexed — “ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (2 Timothy 2:17)
There is much confusing and even false information in the farrier industry.  It’s up to each horse professional [...]

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FAQ #11 In my horseshoeing business, what is the best way to raise my prices for trimming and shoeing?

December 28, 2009 0 comments

This question and its answer depends upon your experience, length of time in practice, how many clients you currently have, status of your local economy, competition, etc.   Do you provide perceivable value for your clients?  How will you communicate this change — will you call and tell them, send them a letter,  postcard or email, [...]

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FAQ #10 Do I have to read all the pages in The Principles of Horseshoeing (P3) before coming to your school?

December 15, 2009 0 comments

Answer: You are not required to read all the pages before you arrive.
You’ll find after enrolling and completing the application process that a copy of P3 will be sent to you, and you are at liberty to use your copy to read and study as you wish. There is a homework assignment [...]

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FAQ #9 What’s normal hoof size?

December 7, 2009 0 comments

Answer: A hoof that is proportional to the horse’s body size allows for ideal distribution of body weight over the foot’s laminar surface. (Laminar surface refers to the area where the sensitive laminae, attached to the coffin bone, interlocks with the horny laminae at the hoof wall.) When the foot is proportional [...]

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Basic Farrier Skill Training Is Necessary

December 3, 2009 0 comments

To be successful, you have to do the right things.  Education is required to learn the right things.  When you are a teacher, the greatest pay you can receive is to see your students succeed.
Basic farrier skill training is still in great demand.  It appears that many today have gotten away from perfecting basic skills and [...]

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Law of the Farm

December 1, 2009 2 comments

There is a tendency in our modern society to look for short cuts in every aspect of life. We want the cheapest product even if quality must be compromised to get it; we want knowledge and skill without effort; we expect minimum effort to reap maximum reward. We learn the techniques of getting by. Only [...]

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Horses Are Important – Feet First

October 6, 2009

Welcome to our new blog dedicated to horse owners and professional farriers who want to forge firm foundations with horses, in business and for life. We will feature articles and tips for horse owners along with strategies for professional farriers who want to strengthen skills and broaden their business. Please bookmark this site, subscribe to [...]

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