This page lists material that supplements the November 2015 issue of American Farriers Journal.
Remembering Red Renchin
Read more stories and memories of Red. There's a comments section at the bottom of the memorial page to add your own memories of Red.
(Supplement to the article "Remembering Red Renchin" on Page 24.)
Most Farriers Skeptical Of VEPG
Farriers from around the country are concerned about the development of the Veterinary Equine Podiatry Group. Find out their concerns about this and more.
(Supplement to the article "Farrier Licensing, Still Divisive As Ever" on Page 26.)
Standardbred Footcare From Scandinavia
Get insight on some of the different shoeing ideas Conny Svensson has brought from Scandinavian style for how he shoes harness horses in the U.S.
(Supplement to the article "Before The Big Race, It's Business As Usual" on Page 30.)
Videos: James Gilchrist's Farrier Practice
• Making His Way Through The Farrier Business Ranks
• Introducing Multi-Farrier Practice Teamwork To New Clients
• Mutual Confidence In The Vet-Farrier Relationship
• Establishing Protocol To Manage Variables In Farriery
• Procedure For Diagnosing A Horse
(Supplement to the article "Considerations For Launching A Multi-Farrier Practice" on Page 34.)
Farrier Quick Takes (Todd Gillis): Dealing With A Second Hoof Wall
Watch a video of how Todd Gillis trims and shoes Beamer, a Quarter Horse with a swollen left front leg (twice as large as the right) and two hoof walls.
(Supplement to the article "Keeping Beamer Comfortable" on Page 50.)
Protect Your Practice's Finances
Below are several resources you can utilize to help you properly manage your money and protect your business from financial crises.
• Need help writing a business plan? Visit the Small Business Administration's website at sba.gov/writing-business-plan to get started.
• Bankrate.com offers an emergency savings calculator to help you determine the amount of savings you need and how you can begin saving toward your goal. Access the calculator by visiting bankrate.com/calculators/savings/emergency-savings-calculator-tool.aspx.
• Determine which method — snowball or avalance — works best for you to pay down your debt by visiting its website unbury.us.
(Supplement to the article "Protect Your Practice From Crisis And Debt" on Page 54.)
Farriers Share Their Criteria For A Safe And Suitable Work Area
Read more tips for novice horse owners top provide the ideal work area.
(Supplement to the article "Creating An Ideal Work Space" on Page 58.)