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The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

Of Prices, Profits and Markups

Understanding how much you need to charge for your products and services is vital to the success of your farrier business
By Esco Buff posted on January 4, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices
The ultimate reason for developing a successful pricing system is to make a profit from your work and the products you sell. The amount of profit you’ll realize depends on your costs, selling price, the number of products sold and/or the amount of service rendered.
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Hoof-Coating Roundup

Manufacturers and distributors discuss the composition, applications and advantages of their products
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on December 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
Years ago, horsemen used grease or wool fat to try to keep feet from getting too dry and as a moisture-repelling barrier to keep them from getting soft.
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Product Innovation

Tough Times are Good Times for Some Products

David Manuel sees increased sales of Easy Sharp Liquid, which extends rasp life
By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment
Challenging economic times can actually be a boost for certain products — such as those that offer a way to extend the shelf life of essential tools.
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Shop Talk

Mustad, Delta Join Forces

December 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices

The Mustad Hoofcare and Delta Horseshoe families are joining forces to create an integrated team dedicated to the hoof-care industry and to the welfare of the horse.


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Super Learning Experience

The Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise is an outstanding learning experience and will also earn you some valuable footcare supplies
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2007 | Posted in Equipment
Now in its eighth year, the Mail-In Forging Exercise provides farriers from around the world with a chance to improve their forging skills, earn valuable farrier products and join the community of those participating in the World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition — without ever leaving home.
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Do Composites Right!

Problems in making hoof wall defect repairs with composites are often caused by user error
By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2007 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

When it comes to problems with composite hoof repair materials, Bill Moyer is convinced the major cause is inadequate preparation.


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Product Focus

Heart Bar Mold Saves Time, Money, Mess

Vettec’s Heart Bar Mold provides farriers with much-needed assistance in achieving the “perfect fit” with heart bar shoes
By Mike Podoll posted on April 1, 2005 | Posted in Shoeing

Until recently, unless a farrier had a certain level of forging skills, it was a time-consuming and often messy process to get a proper fit on many therapeutic shoes.


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Hoof Care on Parade

Hoof Care on Parade

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.

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Life Data Labs

Life Data Labs Inc

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.
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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.
Smart Pak

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.
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