Articles Tagged with ''business practices''

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] More Than A Farrier

September 25, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

Farrier Scott Hershowitz (Oak Bluffs, Mass.) is more than just a farrier. In this video he describes the many jobs he currently holds, and how he balances his work schedule.

Build Your Brand And Image

August 1, 2013

The real force behind getting new business is a farrier’s ability to market a practice

How To Find Clients … And Keep Them

August 1, 2013

Clients won't find you unless you take an active role in attracting them.

Farrier's Tips For Learning Horseshoeing

June 17, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

Source: Blacksmith Buddy

When a student learning horseshoeing commits to his craft, he (or she) is entering a traditional profession that has been around since the 5th century and was once considered to be an essential part of the Blacksmith's services. The core skills of the farrier today are relatively unchanged since medieval times, and the student falls into the same role of the Blacksmith's apprentice as many others have before him during the past 800 years.

50 Best Farrier Takeaways of 2012

A look back at some of the top tips that hoof-care professionals shared in the pages of AFJ during the past year

January 1, 2013 | Posted in Education

Farriers need to market their knowledge of horses and horsemanship. A few years ago, we began adding a boxed list of important points to many of the feature stories that appear in American Farriers Journal.

The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

40 Business Terms Farriers Need to Understand

Knowing the language of business helps you put your hoof-care business on sounder footing and improves communication with clients from a business background.

By Esco Buff posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

As we get ready to begin a new calendar year, it's a good time for farriers to review their business practices and how they can improve their business performance.

Q&A: Changes

What was the best change you introduced to your practice in 2012? Was is something with how you treat hoof care or how you run your business?

November 2, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

What was the best change you introduced to your practice in 2012? Was is something with how you treat hoof care or how you run your business?

Earn More Dollars, More Profit with Electronic Recordkeeping

Paper records lead to higher costs since it takes so long to record the data

By David Nicholls posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

The shoeing box used by David Nicholls has a top tray for his laptop, another reason for the choice of this 12-inch Dell laptop computer. While I'm a member of a seven-member farrier practice in southern England, my farriery business has two parts.

Anvil Brand Shoe Company

[Video] The Origins Of Anvil Brand Shoe Company

August 28, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Alan Horton and Steve Hoselton of Anvil Brand Shoe Company (Lexington, Ill.), take us back in time to Anvil Brand's roots, followed by a discussion of current business practices, how they set themselves up in the marketplace and what farriers can stand to benefit from being involved with their supplier.

Farrier Tips: Top 10 Hoof-Care Tips Of 2011

January 2, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

See the 10 most popular shoeing tips from AFJ's website from the previous year.

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.