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The U.S. Equine Industry Is Gearing Up For A Comeback

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices
Results from recent surveys of both horse owners and farriers indicate there are more positive signs for growth in the equine industry than we’ve seen in nearly a decade. While we’re not yet ready for a return to the glory times that took place prior to the 2008 recession, there’s data to indicate better times are ahead for farriers, footcare product suppliers, horse owners and trainers alike.
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Reputations Suffer When Facebook Goes Awry

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices
Among social media sites, Facebook far and away is the most popular among farriers. In part, this popularity is based on two benefits of Facebook: promoting businesses on a local level and discussing footcare with peers on an international stage. But there is a responsibility to conduct oneself as a professional on Facebook to protect that business.
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The Importance of Moving Beyond Your Mistakes

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices
At the 2015 International Hoof-Care Summit, Dave Farley delivered the closing remarks, which fired up attendees to return home and work to excel in their footcare practices. The short presentation hit the mark and several attendees say that it was a highlight of their experience. You can hear that speech in its entirety at americanfarriers.com/farleyspeech.
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Make The Little Things Into Big Things

By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2015 | Posted in Education
Topics on farrier-veterinarian relationships always are popular discussions and can often stir up a hornet’s nest. When it does, the speaker tends to focus on the differences of responsibilities and how the two professions should interact.
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Should Your Kid Become A Farrier? Or An Equine Vet?

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Education
Let's say you have a teenager who has grown up around horses and seems interested in pursuing a career in the equine industry. He or she has watched you succeed as a farrier and also has seen all the good work your family's veterinarian has done to keep horses in good health.
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New Concerns Occur With Pasture-Induced Laminitis

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Diseases
As the grass starts to grow and turn green this spring, many of your footcare clients will be concerned about potential laminitis problems. While it's a legitimate concern, some data I've come across recently from Rutgers University researchers indicates there may be other laminitis issues than just lush grass.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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