To improve in the farrier trade, education and experience are the obvious pathways to success. But some may fail to realize that you can achieve more through the help of others.
You have plenty invested in the art and science of farriery — blood, sweat and yes, sometimes tears. Behind it all is a deep, abiding passion for your trade, your family and your horses.
ArcEquine polled 600 horse owners about hoof issues and their farriers. Some findings are surprising, and then some are head scratchers (nearly 48% report abscesses as a most common hoof problem, beating out more likely candidates).
Across the pond, the queen’s farrier is in something of a royal mess. Stuart Craig is accused of using some rather salty language while putting Joseph Hopkins, then 17, through his paces as a farrier’s apprentice.
Every farrier has at least one client who square dances on your last nerve while wearing 4-inch spike heels. Although it’s tempting to fire an emotional or difficult client, improving your communication skills can go a long way toward improving your practice and keeping an otherwise good paying account.
At the American Association of Equine Practitioners annual seminar in December 2015, public speaker for Zappos, Jon Wolske, delivered insight on customer service and culture to the veterinarians in attendance.
We’re a little more than a week past the United States’ version of Thanksgiving. Despite football and post Turkey retail, it remains a day to reflect on how fortunate we are while others of different circumstances are not. Farriers seldom need reminder that the holiday provides specifically about the trade.
When Steve Kraus led a discussion called, “Licensing: What Does It Really Mean?” to conclude last weekend’s annual Cornell University Farrier Conference, he came prepared. Cornell’s head of farrier services wore a polo umpire’s uniform — complete with protective helmet and whistle.
Until now, business owners were not held liable when a thief used a stolen or counterfeit card when paying for goods and services. The responsibility fell to the bank that issued the card. Not anymore.
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.
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.