The anvil is one of the most important tools used by the farrier. Chances are you will only choose your anvil once. Its choice should be a matter of study as it will affect your work as much as any other tool. Its use and location should determine your selection. Types, Makes, and Weights of […]
Farrier work is a craft skill. It takes many years to master any craft. Farrier school is only the beginning. You must study and practice to become competent. You must train your eyes, your brain, and your motor nerves and muscles to do this precision work. You must obtain the knowledge and develop the skills […]
Learning to learn applies to every phase of life. Recently I became aware, through an article titled “Divided Attention” by David Glenn published February 28, 2010, in The Chronicle of Higher Education, that many students today are having greater difficulty learning and applying what they’re being taught due to inattention and the illusion of competence […]
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It’s important to have a memorized sequence of performing farrier skills so nothing is left out. This is the sequence we teach at Butler Professional Farrier School. The image in the mind guides the craftsman’s hands. This sequence must be practiced until it becomes a habit. 1. ASSESSMENT Consider horse, shoe wear, and conditions 2. […]
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 very inside […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here are seven guidelines and important questions to consider in establishing and maintaining good farrier-client relationships. 1. Be on time for your shoeing appointments. It is easier to build a good long-term relationship when the first impression is favorable. If you wish to be successful, you must advertise success. Are you making a good impression? […]
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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If you think you want to become a farrier (or know someone who does), this book can help you make that decision. Horse owners will learn the importance of choosing a qualified farrier and how to select the “right” one.
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