Articles Tagged with ''business practices''

Better Vet-Farrier Communication Leads to Better Hoof Care

Resolve points of conflict through education & open dialogue

By Maclaren Krueger posted on October 17, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices

Effective communication is key to maintaining relationships. Working with veterinarians to assess and treat hoof pathologies is common, but verbal and nonverbal miscommunication can get in the way.

Helping the Horse Through Effective Vet-Farrier Communication

Understanding sources of friction can help foster open dialogue & overcome barriers

By Maclaren Krueger posted on July 23, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices

Effective communication is key to maintaining relationships. Working with veterinarians to assess and treat hoof pathologies is common, but verbal and nonverbal miscommunication can get in the way.

Offer Your Advice to the Next Class of Farriers

Participate in an online survey by Friday, July 5.

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on June 18, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Help the upcoming generation of farriers succeed by sharing your wisdom in an online survey, open through Friday, July 5, 2024.

From The Desk Of AFJ

Follow the 'Golden Rule' When Setting Your Footcare Prices

The ideal pricing spot is in the middle of the top one-third of the prices charged by farriers in your area

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 30, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

When it comes to setting prices, everyone has a different approach. Advertising copywriter and marketing consultant Bob Bly follows the golden rule that says you should do unto others as you want others to do unto you. What hoof-care pricing structure do you follow?

Indiana farrier Cody Bogard shares his strategy for increasing hoof-care clients

Hiring a dedicated marketing person lets farrier focus on the equine foot while growing his business

By Kristen Kubisiak posted on November 4, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

When Cicero, Ind., farrier Cody Bogard started shoeing a little over 10 years ago, his mentors told him not to worry about getting clients. He would have plenty of work in a couple of years if he did two things: show up on time and return phone calls.

Reader Commentary: September/October 2019

September 7, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Safety & Healthcare

A Note of Caution About Velagliflozin I saw an article online from American Farriers Journal, “Study Finds Velagliflozin Effective for Reducing Insulin Levels in Ponies,” about the human drug Velagliflozin and an experiment on horses in Australia.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Men Dominate | Standardized Trimming

August 16, 2019 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare, Trimming

This week’s facts and figures ... Men Still Dominate the Farrier Trade and Pros and Cons of Following Standardized Trimming Guidelines. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

From the Desk of AFJ

$300 for a Shoeing Job?

Editor’s note: Using an inflation calculator, the 1899 rate for the four new shoes and two pads would grow from $5 to nearly $150 in today’s buying power.

By Richard Becker posted on January 26, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices

To some this is just an old invoice. But as a farrier, I see the history of our trade. It also tells me of the value of a farrier. The invoice on this page is from services performed by farrier Daniel Ward for the New York City Fire Department. These horses would pull the fire engine.

Business Practices Product Roundup 2017

Check out the latest in business practice products from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.

July 25, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices

Check out the latest in business practice products from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.

2015 International Hoof-Care Summit

40 Ideas In 40 Minutes: Improving Income, Efficiency And Business Practices

June 29, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

There are endless ways to improve your practice. An idea of improved efficiency can save your time and health. A business tip may help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Often, great ideas in these areas come from other farriers who have picked them up along the way. Todd Allen of Vandergrift, Pa., Matt Cooper of Cleveland, Texas; and David Nicholls of West Sussex, England, will present their ideas for you to implement into your practice as soon as you get home. This fast-paced session allows each presenter 1 minute for each idea, so the presenters can cover as many ideas as possible in the time allowed.

Videos

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.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.

SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.