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Fall Farrier Events in Full Swing
Right front with approx. 12 weeks growth Farrier clinics and contests fill the fall weekend calendars for many in the industry. FPD is a key sponsor for many of the events and supports the continuing education efforts of the … Continue reading
Here We Grow Again – Farrier Product Distribution Expansion
FPD is excited to announce an office and warehouse expansion that is now underway. With the addition of 5,000 square feet of warehouse space, we will increase our total size to 35,000 square feet and, in the process, enlarge … Continue reading
Horseshoes Sculpted into Works of Art
Our friend Jim Jimenez, farrier from southern California, forwarded information from the Horse & Man blog on a sculptor from the UK named Tom Hill. Along with it, came a phenomenal group of images of work he has done using … Continue reading
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Tagged Farrier, horseshoes, sculpture
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Farrier Benefit Scheduled For October
The Indiana Farrier’s Association has scheduled a special benefit clinic to help long time member Brad Menker who has been experiencing health issues that have prevented him from working. There will be various farrier presentations as well as a hands-on … Continue reading
Farriers in the Yearling Sale Mode
The Lexington, Kentucky thoroughbred market is in a phase that pushes farriers exceptionally hard every year at this time. The Keeneland September Yearling Sale is just around the corner and the yearlings that have been trimmed since they were foals are … Continue reading
Farrier Clinics on the FPD Calendar
Farrier clinics have been a mainstay of the FPD educational contribution to the farrier industry and the calendar for Fall 2011 and early 2012 is already taking shape. For full details you can visit the FPD Calendar to see details of these events and others that … Continue reading
Grinders and Expander Wheels for Farrier Use
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
Osage Orange – for anyone curious about farrier use of Hedgeapples
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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The Farrier/Blacksmith
Throughout the farrier industry there are individuals with a lot of talent. Some of the most interesting work is seen not on the hoof but in special forged pieces, a hobby and passion among many farriers. Recently FPD had … Continue reading
However, most farriers are working
The first post for The HoofWall suggested giving consideration to something other than work. However, we all know it’s not that easy. There are hundreds of farriers each year that are not only pushing through their rigorous daily schedule, but … Continue reading
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Tagged certification, Farrier, hoof, horseshoeing
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