American Farriers Journal Issue Survey: July/August 2018

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score, please rate the articles you found in this recent issue. (If you have no opinion, please leave the rating block blank.) Add any additional comments about American Farriers Journal at the bottom.

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What I Wish They’d Taught In Farrier School
By Frank Lessiter

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Always Consider What AffectsThe Hoof’s Shape
There are multiple factors that affect hoof shape that should be considered when trimming and shoeing.
By Jeremy McGovern

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Waging The Battle Against Distortion
Pennsylvania shoer Doug Neilson finds his everyday work has evolved by becoming more straight-forward in his approach.
By Jeremy McGovern

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What Eventing Riders Want Farriers To Know
Educating clients about mechanics of the distal limb and appropriate hoof care is critical to a successful relationship.
By Katie Navarra

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* 5.
Beware Of Equine Respiratory Disease Outbreaks
Recognizing and preventing the spread of illnesses help both horses and farriers.
By Ron Perszewski

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Protecting The Barefoot Horse’s Feet
Two studies from Western Kentucky University explore how hoof boots help barefoot horses.
By Mollie Nelson

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Strategies For Correct Biomechanical Function
An English farrier discusses techniques to help horses compensate for conformational issues.
By Wayne Preece

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* 8.
Tool Prep Makes Your Job Easier
Investing just a few minutes to maintain your forging tools will save you time and frustration at the anvil.
By Jeff Cota

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Help Your Practice Thrive With These Tips
Farriers share their insights on establishing a successful clientele.
By Heather Smith Thomas

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* 10.
Developing The Eye For Detail
Learn to observe greater detail in the foot by breaking it down into smaller parts and sketching it.
By Ric Redden

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* 11.
Thank You, Farriers
Farriers, horse owners and equine veterinarians share their tributes for the 20th annual Farriers Week.

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* 12.
PAST Act Could Spur More Changes
Legislation could eventually change shoeing for other equine disciplines.
By Jeff Cota

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* 13.
Remembering Lee Liles
Members of the hoof-care industry memorialize the Hall Of Fame farrier’s passion for footcare and the preservation of its heritage.

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* 14.
“Grooving” Away Hoof Cracks
An electrically-heated iron makes it easy to burn grooves into the hoof wall to halt the progression of cracks.
By Bob Shirley

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* 15.
Genetic Condition Triggers Hoof Problems
The Connemara Pony may present Hoof Wall Separation Disease, which can be avoided with breeding, farriery.
By Sarah Logie

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* 1. What I Wish They’d Taught In Farrier School By Frank Lessiter

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* 2. Always Consider What AffectsThe Hoof’s ShapeThere are multiple factors that affect hoof shape that should be considered when trimming and shoeing.By Jeremy McGovern

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* 3. Waging The Battle Against DistortionPennsylvania shoer Doug Neilson finds his everyday work has evolved by becoming more straight-forward in his approach.By Jeremy McGovern

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* 4. What Eventing Riders Want Farriers To KnowEducating clients about mechanics of the distal limb and appropriate hoof care is critical to a successful relationship.By Katie Navarra

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* 5. Beware Of Equine Respiratory Disease OutbreaksRecognizing and preventing the spread of illnesses help both horses and farriers.By Ron Perszewski

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* 6. Protecting The Barefoot Horse’s FeetTwo studies from Western Kentucky University explore how hoof boots help barefoot horses.By Mollie Nelson

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* 7. Strategies For Correct Biomechanical FunctionAn English farrier discusses techniques to help horses compensate for conformational issues.By Wayne Preece

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* 8. Tool Prep Makes Your Job EasierInvesting just a few minutes to maintain your forging tools will save you time and frustration at the anvil.By Jeff Cota

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* 9. Help Your Practice Thrive With These TipsFarriers share their insights on establishing a successful clientele.By Heather Smith Thomas

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* 10. Developing The Eye For DetailLearn to observe greater detail in the foot by breaking it down into smaller parts and sketching it.By Ric Redden

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* 11. Thank You, FarriersFarriers, horse owners and equine veterinarians share their tributes for the 20th annual Farriers Week.

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* 12. PAST Act Could Spur More ChangesLegislation could eventually change shoeing for other equine disciplines.By Jeff Cota

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* 13. Remembering Lee LilesMembers of the hoof-care industry memorialize the Hall Of Fame farrier’s passion for footcare and the preservation of its heritage.

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* 14. “Grooving” Away Hoof CracksAn electrically-heated iron makes it easy to burn grooves into the hoof wall to halt the progression of cracks.By Bob Shirley

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* 15. Genetic Condition Triggers Hoof ProblemsThe Connemara Pony may present Hoof Wall Separation Disease, which can be avoided with breeding, farriery.By Sarah Logie

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* 16. Please rate the following departments on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score.

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* 17. How would you rate the value of this issue?

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* 18. How would you rate your overall satisfaction with American Farriers Journal?

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* 19. Additional comments about this issue or American Farriers Journal overall.

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* 20. Enter your information if you want to be entered into the drawing for a free 1-year subscription to American Farriers Journal

* 1.
What I Wish They’d Taught In Farrier School
By Frank Lessiter

* 2.
Always Consider What AffectsThe Hoof’s Shape
There are multiple factors that affect hoof shape that should be considered when trimming and shoeing.
By Jeremy McGovern

* 3.
Waging The Battle Against Distortion
Pennsylvania shoer Doug Neilson finds his everyday work has evolved by becoming more straight-forward in his approach.
By Jeremy McGovern

* 4.
What Eventing Riders Want Farriers To Know
Educating clients about mechanics of the distal limb and appropriate hoof care is critical to a successful relationship.
By Katie Navarra

* 5.
Beware Of Equine Respiratory Disease Outbreaks
Recognizing and preventing the spread of illnesses help both horses and farriers.
By Ron Perszewski

* 6.
Protecting The Barefoot Horse’s Feet
Two studies from Western Kentucky University explore how hoof boots help barefoot horses.
By Mollie Nelson

* 7.
Strategies For Correct Biomechanical Function
An English farrier discusses techniques to help horses compensate for conformational issues.
By Wayne Preece

* 8.
Tool Prep Makes Your Job Easier
Investing just a few minutes to maintain your forging tools will save you time and frustration at the anvil.
By Jeff Cota

* 9.
Help Your Practice Thrive With These Tips
Farriers share their insights on establishing a successful clientele.
By Heather Smith Thomas

* 10.
Developing The Eye For Detail
Learn to observe greater detail in the foot by breaking it down into smaller parts and sketching it.
By Ric Redden

* 11.
Thank You, Farriers
Farriers, horse owners and equine veterinarians share their tributes for the 20th annual Farriers Week.

* 12.
PAST Act Could Spur More Changes
Legislation could eventually change shoeing for other equine disciplines.
By Jeff Cota

* 13.
Remembering Lee Liles
Members of the hoof-care industry memorialize the Hall Of Fame farrier’s passion for footcare and the preservation of its heritage.

* 14.
“Grooving” Away Hoof Cracks
An electrically-heated iron makes it easy to burn grooves into the hoof wall to halt the progression of cracks.
By Bob Shirley

* 15.
Genetic Condition Triggers Hoof Problems
The Connemara Pony may present Hoof Wall Separation Disease, which can be avoided with breeding, farriery.
By Sarah Logie