Category Archives: Q&A

Hoof Problems and Farrier Observation

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Dan

  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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Grinders and Expander Wheels for Farrier Use

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Dan

FPD has been selling Baldor grinders and various attachments for a number of years. Grinder set ups have become an integral part of the professional farrier’s rig. One of the most effective attachments is the expander wheel. The wheel does not … Continue reading →

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Osage Orange – for anyone curious about farrier use of Hedgeapples

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Dan

Jerry Pennington caught me off guard when he told me the handle of the knife he made came from the wood of a hedgeapple tree (Osage Orange). I’ve seen hedgeapples in my life so I knew what he was referring to, but … Continue reading →

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