Natural Angle Archive

Natural Angle Vol. 19, Iss. 1
  • Can Farriery Resolve the Negative Palmar Angle? by Stephen E. O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
  • Rubber Belt Cleaning Stick Installation
  • 3D Hoof Pads
Natural Angle Vol. 19, Iss. 2
  • Static & Dynamic Assessment by Tim Shannon CJF, APF, AWCF, GradDip ELR
  • New Product Spotlight
  • Venous Plexus Engagement with Frog Support Illustrated with CAD by Austin Edens, CJF
Natural Angle Vol. 19, Iss. 3
  • Caudal Support to Maintain Vertical Depth and the Solar Arch by Austin Edens, CJF
  • Step by Step Drive-in Stud Application
Natural Angle Vol. 18, Iss. 1
  • Farriery for the Equine Frog / Digital Cushion Complex by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
  • Supporting and Maintaining a Healthy Frog by Larkin Greene
Natural Angle Vol. 18, Iss. 2
  • Dave Farley Demonstrates Modifications Using the New Kerckhaert SX-10 by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Shearing Forces by Seth R. Holestine, CJF
  • Hoofcare Tips – The Best Sole Thickness You Can Offer by Larkin Greene
Natural Angle Vol. 18, Iss. 3
  • Using Hoof Casts to Enhance Farriery: a New Perspective by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
  • Keep Your Belts Clean for Increased Efficiency and Linger Life
  • Maintaining Your Hoofjack Hoof Stand: Cleaning the Tension Knob
Natural Angle Vol. 18, Iss. 4
  • What Happens When Hoof Care is Neglected
  • FootPro Double Sided Bench Grinder Disc
  • Tool Tips: Hoofjack Mini Cradle with Standard Post

Natural Angle Vol. 17, Iss. 1
  • Fullering Technique (Crossover or Inline?)
  • Hoof Nipper Warranty
  • Vettec Improvements by Larkin Greene
Natural Angle Vol. 17, Iss. 2
  • The Z-Bar Shoe: A Closer Look by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
  • Ranger Plain Modified for Lateral Breakover
Natural Angle Vol. 17, Iss. 3
  • Pride Series Plates for Western Horses by Bobby Menker, CJF APF-I
  • Suspensory Shoe Modifications by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Hoof Buffer Maintenance
Natural Angle Vol. 17, Iss. 4
  • Educational and Training Benefits of AFA Certification
  • Tool Tips – Necessary Items for the Working Farrier’s Truck by Sammy Williams
Natural Angle Vol. 16, Iss. 1
  • Shoeing for Deviations of the Fetlock and Pastern of the Hind Equine Limb by Michael Wildenstien, CJF
  • Kerckhaert introduces New Liberty Cu Antimicrobial Nail
Natural Angle Vol. 16, Iss. 2
  • Farriery for Mismatched Feet by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
Natural Angle Vol. 16, Iss. 3
  • Forging a Plain Stamped Shoe by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
  • Choosing the Best Tools for Shoe Finish
  • What You See and Do Makes the Difference by David Farley, CF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 16, Iss. 4
  • Managing White Line Disease by Travis D. Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF and Lauren Trager, DVM
  • Kerckhaert Puts the Shine Back on the Diamond Brand
Natural Angle Vol. 15, Iss. 1
  • Farriery for the Club Foot by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
Natural Angle Vol. 15, Iss. 2
  • Shoeing for Rotational Deviation of the Equine Limb by Michael Wildenstien, CJF
  • Tool Corner – Repairing a Damaged Forepunch
Natural Angle Vol. 15, Iss. 3
  • Shoeing the Base Narrow Draft Horse by Michael Wildenstien, CJF
  • Farriers Lead the Charge Against Chronic Hoof Disease by Ray Tricca
Natural Angle Vol. 15, Iss. 4
  • Hoof Abscesses by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
Natural Angle Vol. 14, Iss. 1
  • Options for Break Over in Every Day Work by Doug Workman, CJF APF
  • Determining Farrier Pricing Structures by Bob Schantz, CJF
Natural Angle Vol. 14, Iss. 2
  • Breakover Enhancements for Work and Show Surface Changes by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Drawing a Toe Clip Using a Handled Bob Punch by Michael Wildenstien, CJF
  • New Kerckhaert DF Quarter Motion Shoe is Creating a Buzz
Natural Angle Vol. 14, Iss. 3
  • Low or Under Run Heels in the Hind Feet by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
Natural Angle Vol. 14, Iss. 4
  • Factory Clips: Focus on the Details
  • Tool Tips – Maintaining Your Hammer and Struck Tools by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
  • Liberty Nail Line Continues to Expand
Natural Angle Vol. 13, Iss. 1
  • Talent in the Trade
  • Tool Safety – Grinders and Attachments
  • Belt Materials Commonly Used in the Farrier Market
Natural Angle Vol. 13, Iss. 2
  • Belt Grinders and Everyday Work by Doug Workman, CJF APF
  • Another Way to Pay: Mobile Payment Devices Offer Farriers an Efficient Way to Collect Payment by Andrew Morales, CF
Natural Angle Vol. 13, Iss. 3
  • Choosing the Best Fit is Your Best Option
  • A Humbling Horseman by Andrew Morales, CF
  • Business Tip: Change the Way You Compete
Natural Angle Vol. 13, Iss. 4
  • Indications of Hoof Wall Stress by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Maintenance of a Bloom Undercut by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
  • The Wooden Shoe by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
Natural Angle Vol. 12, Iss. 1
  • Shoeing For Form, Function and No Pressure by Doug Workman, CJF APF
  • 12 Points of Reference: The Knee by Dave Farley, CF APF-I and Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
  • FPD at 20 Year Mark
Natural Angle Vol. 12, Iss. 2
  • The Practical Application of Bar Shoes by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
  • One Step at a Time by Jim Jimenez
Natural Angle Vol. 12, Iss. 3
  • The Cannon Bone as a Reference by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Tool Maintenance – Sharpening Wheel
Natural Angle Vol. 12, Iss. 4
  • Keeping an Old Hunter Happy by Doug Workman, CJF APF
  • Tool Maintenance – Cutting the Groove in a Sharpening Wheel
  • Equi-Pak Soft: Applications & Uses
  • Quality Control
Natural Angle Vol. 11, Iss. 1
  • Forge Welding by Russel Colvin
  • General Production Processes for Horseshoe Nails by Bill Kleist
  • Upcoming Educational Opportunities
Natural Angle Vol. 11, Iss. 2
  • Group Therapy, Farrier Style by Dan Burke
  • Foot Prep Tips for Equi-Build by Tab Pigg
  • Vector Nails Proving to be the REAL THING
Natural Angle Vol. 11, Iss. 3
  • Sheared Heels or Heel Sheer? by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Baldor Grinder Capacitors – Low or High Voltage?
  • Warmer Idea with a Simple Stovepipe Heater by Sammy Williams
Natural Angle Vol. 11, Iss. 4
  • 12 Points of Reference for Evaluating Limb Balance by Dave Farley, CF APF-I and Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
  • Application of Tungsten Pins and Drive-in Studs
Natural Angle Vol. 10, Iss. 1
  • The Natural Angle Turns 10 Years Old
  • Where It All Began…
  • Money Saving Benefits for AFA Members
Natural Angle Vol. 10, Iss. 2
  • Fundamentals of Trimming
  • Avoid Unnecessary Damage to Your Nail Puller
  • Abrasive Belt Care and Safety
  • Time to Make Your Christmas List
Natural Angle Vol. 10, Iss. 3
  • Keep the Horse Going by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Working for Success by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • New Items for 2006
Natural Angle Vol. 10, Iss. 4
  • In Belgium and Holland Coarse is Good by Red Renchin
  • Black Magic in Belgium by Dan Burke
  • Kerckhaert Reaches Another Milestone
Natural Angle Vol. 9, Iss. 1
  • What Kind of View Do You Have? by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Hind Limb Support
  • Supporting Education in the Farrier Industry
Natural Angle Vol. 9, Iss. 2
  • DF Grand Prix Lateral Extension Shoe by Bob Pethick, CJF
  • Prepping Your Buffing/Sharpening Wheel For Knife Sharpening by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
  • New Items From Kerckhaert, Bloom Forge and farrierproducts
Natural Angle Vol. 9, Iss. 3
  • The “Onion Heel” Shoe Is?
  • Power Up: Power Cord Tips
  • More Sharpening Ideas 
Natural Angle Vol. 9, Iss. 4
  • Guidelines for Balance by Bob Pethick, CJF
  • Tool Problems?
Natural Angle Vol. 8, Iss. 1
  • Opening Week at Churchill Downs
  • Manufacturing Tools is Not a One Step Process
  • Building Efficiency With Equipment Adds Profit
Natural Angle Vol. 8, Iss. 2
  • When the Farrier is the Vet
  • Equipment Usage for Daily Applicants
  • New Items From Kerckhaert, Bloom Forge & farrierproducts
Natural Angle Vol. 8, Iss. 3
  • Working With a Club Foot by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • The Tool Corner – Shoe Modification, the Trailer
  • 2004 Industry Events Provide Educational Opportunities
Natural Angle Vol. 8, Iss. 4
  • Working With a Chronic Quarter Crack by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Simple Steps to Provide Support
  • New Products for 2004
Natural Angle Vol. 7, Iss. 1
  • Shoeing the Roping Horse by Michael Chance, CJF
  • Tool Corner – Gauge, Don’t Guess by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
  • Horseshoe Nail Manufacturing Methods
  • News Flash: War Emblem & Kerckhaert Race Plates
Natural Angle Vol. 7, Iss. 2
  • Protocol When Working in a Veterinary Clinic by Emil J Carré, CJF
  • Excerpts from Interview with Emil Carré, Anvil Magazine
  • Horseshoe Manufacturing Systems
Natural Angle Vol. 7, Iss. 3
  • Wire to Wire – The Pressure Never Ends by Steve Norman
  • Tool Corner – Inexpensive but Effective Sharpening System by Scott Kelber
  • Educational Programs Available
  • Treating Burns
Natural Angle Vol. 7, Iss. 4
  • Modifications for the Jumper Hind Shoe by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Tool Corner – Forging Steel Handled Punches by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 6, Iss. 1
  • Rebuilding the Long Foot
  • Common Sense and Lubrication Extend Tool Life by Dan Bradley
  • Combining Practical Experience with Product Sales
Natural Angle Vol. 6, Iss. 2
  • Radiographs for the Farrier by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
  • What is the Balance: Trimming and Shoeing for Proper Medial/Lateral Balance by Andrew Elsbree, CJF
  • Hoof Tester by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Bellota Opens New Plant
Natural Angle Vol. 6, Iss. 3
  • Simple Steps Lead to Consistent Clinching
  • Maximizing Your Energy Efficiency
  • Cutting Risks Can Improve Cash Flow
Natural Angle Vol. 6, Iss. 4
  • Winter in West Palm
  • West Palm Beach Shoeing Clinic
  • Maintaining Your Edge
  • More Useful Products From the farrierproducts Group
Natural Angle Vol. 5, Iss. 1
  • Shoe Fit Beyond the Perimeter
  • Equipping Your Rig to Help with Efficiency
  • Take Advantage of the Strong Economy
Natural Angle Vol. 5, Iss. 2
  • Shaping for Symmetry by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Tool Corner – Clipping Methods by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 5, Iss. 3
  • Hot Fitting Can Be Helpful
  • Customer Relations
  • Sole Protection
  • Huge Farrier Collection Now on Display
Natural Angle Vol. 5, Iss. 4
  • Getting the Sharper Edge by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
  • Keeping Track of the Numbers
  • European Fit
  • Quality Hand Tools Result of Years of Experience
Natural Angle Vol. 4, Iss. 1
  • Shoe Modification: An Alternative to Nailing by Dave Farley, CF APF-I
  • Long Toe – Under Run Heel by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
Natural Angle Vol. 4, Iss. 2
  • Building Heels Using Adhesives by Eddie Watson
  • The Tool Corner – Installation of Rubber Keepers by CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 4, Iss. 3
  • Application of the Heart Bar Shoe by David Farley, CF APF-I
  • Hoof Abscesses by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
Natural Angle Vol. 4, Iss. 4
  • Setting Standards for Hoof Preparation by Bobby Menker, CJF APF
  • American Farrier’s Association Takes a Big Step Forward
  • Straight Bar or Egg Bar?
Natural Angle Vol. 3, Iss. 1
  • Shoes for Traction by Dave Farley, CF APF-I
  • Clipping Shoes using the Edge of the Anvil by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 3, Iss. 2
  • Treating White Line Disease by Dave Farley, CF APF-I
  • The Tool Corner – Basic Tool Care/Tips by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 3, Iss. 3
  • Defining the Equine Heel by Emil Carré
  • The Tool Corner – Tool Maintenance by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 3, Iss. 4
  • A Working Knowledge of Anatomy is Important to Everyday Shoeing Concerns by Mitch Taylor
  • Working to Certification Standards – Value Added by Bobby Menker, CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 2, Iss. 1
  • Fitting Shoes for Balance by Dave Farley, CF APF-I
  • The Tool Corner – Tips for More Efficient Creasing by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 2, Iss. 2
  • Foot Finish by Dave Farley, CF APF-I
  • Vets and Farriers Working Together by Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS
Natural Angle Vol. 2, Iss. 3
  • Maximizing the Slide of a Reining Horse by Dave Farley, CF APF-I
  • The Tool Corner – Tong Maintenance by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 2, Iss. 4
  • Enhancing Breakover by Emil J Carré
  • The Rolled Toe and Rocker Toe by Dave Farley, CF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 1, Iss. 1
  • Achieving Harmony Between Hoof Shape and Shoe Shapes by Dave Farley, CF APF-I
  • Gas Forge Maintenance by Bob Schantz, CJF
  • The Tool Corner – Proper Use of the Forepunch by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 1, Iss. 2
  • Fabrication of Barshoes Using Long Heel Shoes by Bob Schantz, CJF, Dave Farley, CF APF-I and Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 1, Iss. 3
  • Fitting Barshoes by Eddie Watson
  • The Tool Corner – Punching Nail Holes by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I
Natural Angle Vol. 1, Iss. 4
  • Shoe Modification: Lateral Support by Dave Farley, CF APF-I
  • Basic Hoof Preparation by Mitch Taylor
  • Using the Undercut by Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I and Dave Farley, CF APF-I