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	Farrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A farrier is a specialist in horse and ox hoof care especially shoeing.
		Effectively the farrier couples a subset of the flsmith's skills with a subset of veterinary medicine to primarily address the care of a horse's hooves, feet and legs.
		Historically in the United States farrier and flsmith have been all but synonymous and traditionally includes smithy or flsmith work.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Farrier (258 words)

	College Search, College Resources, Career Information :: Schools in the USA
		Farriers, the men and women who lovingly create those shoes, keep alive traditions that have transcended history and have found a valued place in the modern equine world.
		Farriers may travel around the world to shows exhibitions, festivals, and schools to sell their work, conduct seminars, and for research, to learn about new techniques and ancient metal working traditions.
		Prospective farriers may want to look for courses in history in order to understand the historical context of the flsmith, and their crucial role in European and settler societies of the past.
	www.schoolsintheusa.com /careerprofiles_details.cfm?carid=1550 (666 words)

	A Short History of the Term "Farrier"
		This is because, historically, a farrier was a horse doctor.
		Probably the people he employed as animal doctors were only later called farriers after their overmaster, and this could be the most likely source of the term farrier.
		The next reference to a farrier is in 1356, when the mayor of the City of London called together the farriers of London to form the "Marshalls of the Citty of London" because of the "many offences and dangers" committed by the farriers in and around London.
	www.horseshoes.com /advice/ryan1/thsofttr.htm (970 words)

	Mind Streaming-John Coxon's on-line journal
		Farriers in Britain have to be nationally registered and their licences to practice are renewable every year.
		When the farrier is satisfied that is a perfect fit, the shoe is reheated and he will use extended pliers or grips to carefully position and then force the hot shoe onto the hoof to EMBED it.
		At this point, as he continues to press firmly down, the farrier is engulfed in SMOKE as the metal burns the hoof and seats into it to form an exact concave mould for the shoe.
	www.blogstudio.com /SearchResults.jsp?Mode=G&Action=BL_Blog&Method=searchPosts&Subject=Introduction&Display=YES&Id=1042381802828000136680308558&OpenNew=NO&TargetMessageId=1059944006312 (1832 words)

	Horse Shoeing - Finding a Good Farrier by Cherry Hill
		Although your farrier doesn't have the time to teach you everything he has learned, he should be able to give you a good answer and then refer you to books or articles that deal with the topics that concern or interest you.
		And while some of the farriers that you see in advertisements may be very qualified to handle your horse's shoeing needs, others are not worth the risk of testing out on your horse as they may create long-term problems for you.
		The Certified Farrier candidate must have a minimum of one year of practical experience and must meet the basic standard of horseshoeing knowledge and skill to be designated a qualified farrier.
	www.horsekeeping.com /hoof_care_and_lameness/finding_a_farrier.htm (4306 words)

	Occupational Outlook Quarterly: You're a what? FARRIER - maker of horse shoes
		Farriers use antibiotic creams, shock absorbing pads, or some other form of protection to help these horses heal.
		Farriers often lift and hold a horse's hoof for 15 minutes at a time--no small feat, considering that large horses often weigh at least 1,200 pounds.
		In 1997, full-time farriers earned an average of $55,723 and part-timers averaged $19,148, according to a survey by The American Farrier's Journal.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1155/is_2_43/ai_54831682 (1145 words)

	Farrier Information
		Many farriers attend short courses where most of the work is done on store-bought or keg shoes over two, three or even four short weeks.
		The American Farrier's Association has developed a certification program to help insure your farrier is competent and qualified to shoe a horse.
		No one farrier knows all there is to know about the craft, so the need to network, learn and share is essential.
	www.stallingspainthorses.com /farrier1.html (358 words)

	Farrier F-22 Trailerable Trimaran
		The F-22 is intended to be a modernized and easier to build version of the Farrier Trailertri 680/720, which pioneered the folding trimaran concept back in the seventies and eighties.
		Like all Farrier designs, the F-22 is intended to be a comfortable, safe cruiser, and one that can also be fast, but the performance is only achieved by efficiency, not excessive power.
		All Farrier designs (except specialized racing boats) use a minimum wind capsize speed of 30 knots or more, to ensure safety for crew and families, plus provide both room and performance.
	www.f-boat.com /pages/trimarans/F-22.html (4278 words)

	Farrier, hoof care, horse shoeing
		When a farrier looks at a horse, he considers it as a whole.
		To correct or alleviate these problems, the farrier must constantly evaluate the horse and take the appropriate action for the moment.
		Farriers and vets work with the history of the horse and with the present reality.
	www.andalusians-for-you.com /farrier-hoof-care.html (748 words)

	FARRIER, and FARRIERY - LoveToKnow Article on FARRIER, and FARRIERY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Farrier is the name given genera]ly either to the professional shoer of horses or in a more extended senseto a practitioner of the veterinary art; and farriery is the termfor his business.
		Primarily the art of farriery is identical withthat of the flsmith, in so far as he makes and fixes shoes onhorses (see HORSE-SHOES); he is liable in law for negligence, as one who holds himself out as skilled; and he has a lien on theanimal for his expenses.
		PARS (the name Farsistan is not used), one of the five mam- likats (great provinces) of Persia, extending along the northern shore of the Persian Gulf and bounded on the west by Arabistan,on the north by 1sf ahan and on the east by Kerman.
	www.1911ency.org /F/FA/FARRIER_and_FARRIERY.htm (1407 words)

	Farrier's Formula - Equine Hoof Supplement
		Biotin is a B-vitamin produced in excess in the ceacum and large intestine if the intestinal track is performing properly.
		Biotin is necessary for maintaining healthy dermal tissue including the hoof and can be deficient as result of intestinal stress or upset.
		The reason for this addition is twofold: Research has not shown that more than the physiological amount of Biotin (5 mg/day) improves hoof growth and strength; however, our recent research indicates that an increased amount of Biotin helps the hoof in the presence of laminitis.
	www.lifedatalabs.com /ff.htm (788 words)

	Farrier Comments
		You have lots of cool stuff and it will be nice to let my farrier and veterinarian know that I appreciate them and their vital role in my horses care with a little something special now and then.
		He is in his 12th week in Farrier school in MD with 3 more to go.
		My husband is a farrier, and he loves the special things that I have ordered him for his profession.
	www.hoofprints.com /comments.html (2022 words)

	Farrier (Horseshoer)
		The Farrier should be able to trim feet, hot shoe or cold shoe, and to shape the shoes to the foot.
		Some Farriers with substantial experience specialize in corrective shoeing for helping horses with conformation or gait problems, or with special medical or disease problems affecting the hoof or lower leg.
		A competent Farrier should have a minimum of a two-year degree in Equine Science or Farrier Sciences, although a number of accomplished farriers have learned their trade through apprenticing with other established Farriers and attending many continuing education events.
	www.siu.edu /departments/coagr/animal/equine/carreer/farrier.htm (233 words)

	Chester County Farrier Associates
		Chester County Farrier Associates' three partners and staff draw upon their diverse backgrounds and interests to care for some of the sport's best horses and most demanding owners.
		By integrating medicine and craftsmanship, Todd provides Chester County Farrier Associates clients with a well-rounded and holistic approach to equine well being that is unparalleled in the field.
		The farriers at Chester County Farrier Associates have always been extremely helpful to me. Their exceptional depth of knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of horses' movement allows them not only to do a beautiful job shoeing my horses, but also to correct any problems they may be experiencing.
	www.ccfausa.com /about.htm (1069 words)

	Farrier Focus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Additionally, those people who do rely on farriers often think of them as all-knowing experts, but a horse's foot is complex, and chances are your local farrier has not seen every possible malady known.
		His farrier training materials are the most widely used sources of their kind in the world.
		The goal of the Farrier Focus Conference is "Raising the Standard" for farriers and veterinarians everywhere.
	www.farrierfocus.com /press.html (443 words)

	Becoming a Farrier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It is defined in the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975 as ‘any work in connection with the preparation or treatment of the foot of a horse for the immediate reception of a shoe thereon, the fitting by nailing or otherwise of a shoe to the foot or the finishing off of such work to the foot’.
		A farrier is a skilled craftsperson with a sound knowledge of both theory and practice of the craft, capable of shoeing all types of feet, whether normal or defective, of making shoes to suit all types of work and working conditions, and of devising corrective measures to compensate for faulty limb action.
		A ‘Farrier’ should not be confused with a ‘Blacksmith’.
	www.farrier-reg.gov.uk /becoming_a_farrier.htm (266 words)

	KDM Horseshoeing- Kurt Miller, Farrier
		I believe continuing education is one of the most important things a farrier can do for his customers and their horses.
		There, I was able to learn techniques and share ideas with some of the best farriers in the world as well as prominent equine veterinarians.
		Science has made many advances in farrier science in recent years and it can be difficult for the horse-owner to separate the fad techniques from the ones that really work.
	home.earthlink.net /~mvhorseshoeing (480 words)

	American Farrier's Association
		The American Farrier's Association is organizing a Cultural Exchange Program to the United Kingdom.
		There will be two farriers selected to represent the Association on an educational trip of three months duration, which will be from June-September 2006.
		If you are interested in applying for the program or are able to host the two British students for a two week period please contact Andy Jansen, CJF at 217-871-0779 or jansen@tswireless.net.
	www.americanfarriers.org (776 words)

	Preparing Your Horse for the Farrier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It’s your job, not the farrier’s, to teach your horse manners with his feet.
		Have you caught yourself saying to your farrier, as he struggles with your horse, “I don’t understand why you’re having trouble.
		No, the problem is that your horse hasn’t learned the lesson well enough to have his feet handled by the farrier.
	www.perfecthorse.com /pub/9_12/features/6175-1.html (155 words)

	Mission Farrier School
		Using Natural Balance principles, the farrier's task is defined primarily on the basis of information gleaned from the horse itself.
		In addition to Natural Balance principles, students are familiarized with the standards of farriery endorsed by by the American Farriers Association and The Guild of Professional Farriers, which form the basis of both the AFA's and The Guild's certification programs.
		Good horsemanship is an integral part of our curriculum, whether it is gentling and teaching foals to follow so their feet can be trimmed in an appropriate manner, or helping the hard to shoe horse get beyond his fears.
	www.missionfarrierschool.com (589 words)

	- Farrier Fees (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Our farrier hasn't charged a farm call fee, so maybe the tip takes care of that.
		our farrier is like $35 for a trim that includes farm call and "tip" and we live in the city so farrier's tend to charge more if they can like in the city but it really depends on your farrier people at our barn use mostly different ones.
		The farrier we used to have specialized in foot problems in the horse so he charged around $34 for a trim, plus the farm call fee.
	dcforum.whathelps.com /pethelps/forums/ASAP/53.html (382 words)

	Meloni and Farrier Organbuilders
		Meloni and Farrier Organbuilders has been contracted to remove the 3 manual, 88 rank Moller organ from St. James Episcopal Church on Madison Avenue in New York City.
		Meloni and Farrier Organbuilders specializes in all types of organ restorations, and 19th century organs in particular.
		In addition to Meloni and Farrier's activities maintaining approximately 60 organs in and around New York State and in Honolulu, we are also the organ curator at Trinity Church, Wall Street.
	www.meloniandfarrier.com (449 words)

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	technorati.com /tag/farrier (309 words)

	farrier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		He has worked very closely with many of the area veterinarians and equine specialists on horses that require therapeutic or corrective shoeing, and is responsible for shoeing World Champions in many different disciplines as well.
		Travis is a "horseman's farrier", and his experience with training horses from halter breaking to finishing has also helped him become a better shoer.
		He has a well earned reputation for being gentle and quiet around the horses, and is especially good with the young ones.
	www.stonepointquarterhorses.com /farrier (515 words)

	Farrier Supreme
		The Hypona Farrier Supreme® Forge is the most advanced and comprehensively engineered forge available for the modern farrier and flsmith.
		Mechanical and metallurgical engineering as well as practical know-how was put to full use in the design and development of what is the most advanced propane forge today.
		The forge is not only one of the hottest farrier forges, but is also the fastest heating single burner, and one of the overall fastest forges available.
	www.hypona.com /www/english/products/farrier_supreme.html (289 words)

	Farrier Science (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Mesalands Community College offers a dynamic Farrier Science program that provides you with a broad view of the farrier business while focusing on developing the necessary skills to become a farrier.
		Whether your interest is to become a self-employed farrier or to shoe your own horses, Mesalands Community College is here for you.
		Our instructors radiate enthusiasm and excitement for the farrier industry and are interested in each student's success, bringing it to a level each student can understand.
	www.mesalands.edu /Programs/farrier.htm (339 words)

	WSFA: Western States Farrier's Association
		Established in 1974, the Western States Farrier's Association provides leadership and resources for the farrier community residing west of the Mississippi.
		In 1977, the WSFA became the first chapter member of the American Farrier's Association.
		Not just for farriers, the WSFA is for any and all interested in farrier education.
	www.westernstatesfarriers.org (136 words)

	Simonds Industries Inc. - Files - Red Tang Farrier Products (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Simonds line of farrier products are sold through an international distributor and dealer network.
		Simonds farrier rasps and files are precision cut for uniform tooth height and sharpness.
		All of the proven features of Simonds Red Tang Farrier Rasp including Simonds special fl coating that resists clogging, rust, and stays sharper longer.
	www.simondsinternational.com /files/farrier.html (501 words)

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