Alpha Farrier Services - Maryland Farrier Mike Poe, CJF, Serving Howard County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County and Prince Georges County. http://www.alphafarrier.com Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:03:00 EST en-us 2011 Alpha Farrier Services. All rights reserved. images/small-logo-2.gif http://www.alphafarrier.com Washington Post photographer Ricky Carioti documented a day of shoeing in extreme heat. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/horse-shoeing-in-the-heat/2011/07/19/gIQAZwXhOI_gallery.html#photo=1 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:03:00 EST Clips, no matter where they are on the shoe, have one primary function. To stabilize the shoe and in doing so better improve the union between the shoe and the hoof. http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2010-june.html Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:30:00 EST Alpha Farrier Services has had a very busy spring. Hear about what we've been up to lately. http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2010-june.html Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST Mike Poe, CJF, is teaching an Introduction to Farriery Class at the University of Maryland, College Park. Open to all interested horse owners, age 18 and over. http://www.alphafarrier.com/about/releases/class.html Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:20:00 EST Summer is always a very busy time in the farrier industry. It seems like there is always at least one more horse that needs done every day in the summer. This particular summer was so busy that I didn't even see it end! I simply woke up one morning and needed a sweater. Now that we are getting more cool days and a bit more moisture, a few things about preparing to winterize horses comes to mind. http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2009-oct.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST Journal entry from guest farrier Corey Minnick, CJF http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2009-june-corey.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:22:00 EST Earlier this month, I officially started down another path within the American Farriers Association. I worked my first certification as a provisional tester for the AFA. http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2009-may.html Fri, 22 May 2009 10:10:00 EST 2009 calendar updates http://www.alphafarrier.com/about/calendar.html Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:09:00 EST The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and horses are losing shoes. Every year around this time I experience massive amounts of "flat tires." http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2009-april.html Wed, 1 Apr 2009 11:29:00 EST I'm very excited to debut what my web developer and I are calling Alpha Farrier Services 2.0 http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2009-march.html Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:34:00 EST Quarter cracks. Sand cracks. Clefts. There are lots of names for cracks in your horse's feet. http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2009-feb.html Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:59:00 EST It's been a pretty good first year! The business keeps growing, the horses that were new to me in June are becoming close friends and I'm smiling a whole lot. http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2008-dec.html Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:59:00 EST The first weekend in November brings about a yearly tradition for me. The North Carolina Horseshoeing Contest in Reidsville, NC. http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2008-nov.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:59:00 EST I spend a lot of time talking about the importance of Certification. I use the American Farriers Association as an example, but any effort towards furthering one's skill is to be commended. http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2008-oct.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:59:00 EST I was just doing research for a presentation and while looking for references on hoof shape all I could find was information about 'natural/barefoot' methods (caring for domesticated horses as if they were in the wild). http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2008-sept.html Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:59:00 EST If your horse is experiencing hoof soreness he might need a barshoe. A barshoe is any shoe with the heels connected. The specific features of the shoe are what give the shoe its name. http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2008-august.html Tue, 16 Aug 2008 12:59:00 EST Of all the tools that we have at our disposal, is there any one more valuable than being able to discuss the problems that we face? http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2008-june.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:59:00 EST After sampling many areas of the country, I have found the perfect place - Maryland. I am very excited about the beginning of my greatest venture. http://www.alphafarrier.com/resources/journal_entries/2008-may.htm Thu, 1 May 2008 12:59:00 EST