Articles Tagged with ''customers''

The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

No Show, No Shoer

Wisdom shared from the archives of American Farriers Journal

By Esco Buff posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in Clients

Dealing with customers who are late or who do not show up for their scheduled appointment is a common issue for many farriers.

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More on Overcoming Pricing Concerns

May 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices

I’ve been in the business for almost 5 years and have not increased my shoeing or trimming prices. I am now going to increase them, but am trying to find out what others are charging and what other shoers think about mailing a letter to clients regarding the increase. I’m not sure how to go about addressing the issue with my clients.

Location, Location, Middle of Nowhere

New Mexico farrier supplier finds success in real small-town America

By John Bradshaw posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices

If you don’t get McGinn’s joke, try finding Solano, N.M., on the map. That’s where Bachen owns and runs Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, a leading horseshoe supply house with nearly 25 years in business. The store is located basically in the middle of nowhere. There are nine people living in the town and only 750 in the entire county, which covers 2,500 square miles.

Non-Traditional Rig Boosts Bottom Line

By Ron Perszewski posted on January 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment

Dean Moshier shoes from the back of a Ford Focus subcompact hatchback

Farrriers Roundtable

When Do You Drop Certain Clients?

December 1, 2005 | Posted in Clients

How do you know when it’s time to drop certain shoeing clients?

A Half-Century’s Lessons on Working Smarter

Hall-of-Fame shoer Lee Green shares lessons he wishes he’d learned earlier in his career

By Lee Green posted on September 1, 2004 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Equipment

While he’s learned many things in his horseshoeing lifetime, Lee Green continues to analyze shoeing techniques and how to work smarter to make more money, save time and minimize labor. He encourages younger farriers to learn from older farriers’ war stories and to avoid the mistakes they’ve made.

Check Guidelines For Working With Show Farriers

March 1, 2004 | Posted in Clients

WHEN YOU shoe your clients’ horses at a show, Tony Bucci says you should respect the official show farrier by saying hello, introducing yourself and by being polite.

For Better Or For Worse

A wife for a business manager might drive some farriers to the marriage counselor, but it’s a profitable match for Brian Raines and wife, Pamela

By Mike Lessiter posted on January 1, 2004 | Posted in Business Practices

YOU’VE HEARD THE story about the farrier who won the lottery and was asked by a reporter what he intended to do with his millions? “Well,” he replied, “I guess I’ll keep shoeing till the money runs out.”

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Buying, Selling a Farrier Business

September 1, 2003 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices

I’m not sure about buying a farrier business, but my clients wouldn’t go for me selling them to someone who hasn’t earned their trust.

Farrier Basics

Quick Tips from a 49-Year Shoeing Veteran

California farrier Lee Green offers his advice when it comes to measuring for the right shoe, shoeing the horse and working conditions

January 1, 2003 | Posted in Shoeing

Lee Green has been around horses and an anvil his entire life.

Videos

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

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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