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Horseshoe Ribbons for Sandy Hook
Recently, we received a phone call from Steve Storms of Montague Blacksmith Supply in New York asking if FPD would donate horseshoes to a group of farriers from Newtown, Connecticut. Led by farrier Joe Santos, the group planned to shape … Continue reading
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Tagged blacksmith, Farrier, good deeds by farriers, horseshoes, kerckhaert, memorial ribbons, philanthropy, sandy hook
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This is What We’re Talking About in the Farrier Trade
We just received the comment below from Jesse Silverman on an earlier post regarding our project to bring more educational material to the industry and Mike Wildenstein’s involvement in that effort. I think it sums up how a lot of people see … Continue reading
Farrier Product Distribution Interviewed by AFJ
The American Farriers Journal recently interviewed FPD on several topics, including our mission, educational focus and products recently introduced to the market . These video interviews are now up on YouTube. Clicking these links will get you right to the videos. … Continue reading
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Tagged Farrier, hoof, horseshoeing
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New Phase for FPD Farrier Info
Mike Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF (hons) recently signed on with FPD to help with our clinic program. We have been planning other ways to promote education in the farrier industry and Mike’s involvement will be a key to providing ideas and material … Continue reading
Posted in Products, The Hoof, Tips
Tagged blacksmith, Farrier, hoof, horseshoeing
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Join Farrier Jim Jimenez Webinar
Jim Jimenez, veteran race horse farrier located in southern California will be the presenter for a webinar on December 20. This webinar is sponsored by FPD and hosted by the American Farrier’s Journal . Jim has been working for a … Continue reading
Hoof Problems and Farrier Observation
The upcoming issue of the Natural Angle has a section dealing with observations farriers have to make with every horse they work on. This may become a regular section for the Natural Angle and we hope readers will feel … Continue reading
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Tagged Farrier, horseshoes
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American Farriers Journal Article Cites Kerckhaert Horseshoes and Liberty Nails
The following excerpt is reprinted from the article Sport Horses with permission from the American Farriers Journal. Originally published in the July/August 2012 Hoof Care For The Performance Horse: An AFJ Special Report, the author of the article is … Continue reading
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Tagged Farrier, kerckhaert, liberty nails
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Educational Programs for Farriers
FPD has been fortunate to have a solid list of farrier clinicians dedicated to improving the skills and education of farriers throughout North America. Recently, we have added a well known and respected name to that list. Mike Wildenstein, CJF, … Continue reading
Hammer Time at Bloom Forge
There was a pretty intense gathering of farriers this past week at Bloom Forge in Drummond, Wisconsin. Roy Bloom hosts a number of forging clinics at his facility and this was definitely a high powered, high intensity group going at … Continue reading
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Tagged blacksmith, Farrier, horseshoe
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Fall Farrier Events in Full Swing
You can count on the farrier clinic and contest activity to pick up pace dramatically once September arrives. This year is no exception and the calendar is full of events that provide educational opportunities. Most events are free and open … Continue reading
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Tagged clinic, Farrier, horseshoes
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