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Shoeing During a Pandemic

Iowa farrier observes an unexpected uptick in his local business as equine enthusiasts stay home and ride
By Jeff Ridley posted on May 8, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing, Trimming
Even living in rural Iowa, our lives have certainly been affected by the recent COVID-19 outbreak, but perhaps not to the extent of areas where populations are much denser. Our schools are closed, as are many businesses; however, Iowa is not under a stay-at-home order — at least not as I write this in early April.
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Farriers Encouraged to Implement Safety Practices During COVID-19

Recommendations aim to minimize risk to horseshoers and clients
By Shane Westman and Patrick Reilly posted on April 30, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare
During the current outbreak of COVID-19, farriers have almost universally been recognized as essential services – still allowed to travel and continue to provide their services – but this does not mean it is business as usual.  
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Are Farriers Essential in a Time of Pandemic Crisis?

By Mary Bramley posted on March 28, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare
The current impact of the COVID-19 virus on your farrier practice should have you asking whether you are prepared for this pandemic and how you are going to prepare yourself going forward with the ever-increasing measures being taken to curb the spread of the virus. What countermeasures, if any, should we take as farriers? How will this pandemic affect our daily business?
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[Podcast] Discussing the Impact of COVID-19 on Farriery

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by HorseLinc, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 with farriers Pat Broadus, Dominico Cellaro and financial advisor and former farrier David Barron.
March 19, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by HorseLinc, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 with farriers Pat Broadus, Domenico Cellaro and financial advisor and former farrier David Barron.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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.

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