The question of whether or not a horse owner should shoe his or her horse comes up every now and then. Some have claimed that all horses should be trimmed regardless of their environment or occupation. Horses are as individual as people. What works for one may not work for another. Some horses have hard, […]
The best farriers want to excel in their craft. To do this, they are constantly on the lookout for skills they can improve. It is a lifelong pursuit. These farriers aren’t worried they don’t “know it all” yet. They are comfortable with the idea that they may never know it all. The never-ending learning is […]
This article appeared in The Horseshoer’s Journal 39(12):578. It is by E. G. Myers and was published in Dec 1919. It has taken a man of iron to prove who is the richest individual and the particular person who rose to the question so often asked is a Nebraska blacksmith named E. G. Myers, whose […]
Do farriers use their brains? Some people incorrectly assume that farriers don’t have “book smarts.” There is a common misconception that in order to be a farrier, one must have a “strong back and a weak mind.” This, unfortunately, has been perpetuated by those delicate souls that are afraid of hard work. They have concluded […]
We all want to be successful. Most people get into the farrier trade for two reasons: love of horses and the independence of owning a business. Doing what you love and getting paid for it on your own terms can be liberating and rewarding. However, too many of us, as small business owners, do not […]
There have been many changes in the farrier industry in the past 60 years since I shod my first horse. Some are more important than others. All have increased the income and prestige of the farrier as a professional craftsman and tradesman. Horse population increase. Horse population and popularity as a recreational outlet has increased. […]
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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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