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A Farrier’s Choice of Products – Value Added
The V crease design of the Kerckhaert shoes has been one of the key selling points throughout their history. Optimal nail fit providing security and precise nailing are the result. The next issue of FPD’s Natural Angle will feature an … Continue reading
Posted in Products, The Hoof, Tips
Tagged Farrier, kerckhaert, liberty nails
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American Farriers Team in Ky Horse Park
AFT TEAM PRACTICE report from Katlynn Sacco Friday June 22: Rob Logsdon and I (FPD Sales Staff members) attended the American Farriers Team Practice. We were met by the Team Manager, Conrad Trow, CJF. Conrad is a well-respected farrier holding … Continue reading
Posted in Events, On the Road, People, The Hoof
Tagged american farrier, horse park, liberty nails
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Belmont gathering of leading Race Track Farriers
The activities leading up to the Belmont Stakes were reported heavily in the racing world, but little mention was made of the role some of the top farriers in the racing world have in the team effort necessary for … Continue reading
Farrier Shoeing Clinic Video Clips
The FPD sponsored shoeing clinic held recently featured Mike Chance, APF CJF and he demonstrated various techniques and concepts for everyday shoeing. Among the products he used were the Kerckhaert Triumph steel horseshoes and Liberty nails from Kerckhaert. We have … Continue reading
Farrier Clinic in South Georgia
FPD sponsored a shoeing clinic in Perry, Ga this past weekend at the East Coast Horseshoe Supply facility. Like most clinics sponsored by FPD, everyday work and sound principles of hoof trim and shoe fit were the featured topics. Mike Chance, … Continue reading
Farrier Product’s Sales Team Strengthened
Already, 2012 has been a busy year for Farrier Product Distribution as we continue to implement our plans to strengthen customer service and our sales program. The changes have been met with enthusiasm from our dealers and our staff. Early … Continue reading
When the Race was Run- and Won
I’ll Have Another with team O’Neill and farrier Jim Jimenez pulled off another big win in the Preakness Stakes on May 19th. Unfortunately, I wasn’t even near a TV- having made the first trip to O’Sullivan Lake near Nakina, Ontario … Continue reading
Posted in Events, On the Road, Scenic byways, Walleye Fishing Places
Tagged farrier world of horseshoes - gone fishing, preakness, walleye
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Help is Available in the Farrier World
We recently received this email asking for shoeing advice from Laurie Skutley in Washington state. Dave Farley, APF CF, offered his suggestion- let us know if you have any ideas. My gelding is 7 but only this last year has … Continue reading
We Have a Derby Winner!
Capping off an excellent 2012 KY Derby/Ky Oaks weekend, I’ll Have Another came from post position 19 to overtake Bodemeister and win the 138th Kentucky Derby. Our congratulations to Team O’Neill and especially farrier Jim Jimenez who shod the winner. … Continue reading
KY Derby Race Day Shoeing
Day of- quite often the choice of some trainers for shoeing race horses. The Kentucky Derby is no exception and Derby Day 2012 we caught Steve Norman and Todd Boston working on Derby horses. You can see a video clip … Continue reading
Posted in Events, The Hoof
Tagged Farrier, horseshoeing, horseshoes, kentucky derby, ky derby, racing
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