Articles Tagged with ''Bob Smith''

Book Review

Shoeing to Win, Memoir of a Master Farrier and Blacksmith

By Leonard Crotts

By Bob Smith posted on April 4, 2022 | Posted in Education

Imagine walking into an old country store and there is a guy sitting around a pot-bellied stove. He looks up and says, “Hello! You must be new here. Whatcha do for a living, son? Horseshoeing? Well son, have a seat and lemme tell ya about horses, horseshoeing and blacksmithing!” This is the essence of Leonard Crotts’ book, Shoeing to Win, Memoir of a Master Farrier and Blacksmith.

Farrier Tips

Are You Losing Shoes with Leather Pads?

By Jeff Cota posted on April 1, 2022 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Do you find that your clinches aren’t holding up throughout the shoeing cycle after applying leather pads? Or worse, are you losing shoes?

Establish a Roadmap for a Successful Farrier Practice

By Bob Smith posted on February 19, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

We saw some incredible speakers at the International Hoof-Care Summit this year. There were a variety of people, from PhDs to very functional farriers with great practices, research people and they all have something in common. They are successful.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of January 30

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 5, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Forging, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Meader Supply.

Shop Talk: December 2021

November 29, 2021

California Repeals Law Following a 4-Year Legal Battle with Horseshoeing School
Road Use Tax Pilot Program Gets OK as Part of Infrastructure Legislation
In Memoriam

From The Desk Of AFJ

Farrier School Prevails in Constitutional Fight with California

By Jeff Cota posted on November 5, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

The white flag is flying over the Capitol of one of the most powerful states in the Union after a horseshoeing school provided a lesson in Constitutional freedoms.

Farrier Tips

No Suspensory Horseshoe? No Problem

By Jeff Cota posted on October 22, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

A suspensory shoe can be beneficial for performance horses that need toe flotation and heel penetration into the ground. But, what can you do to achieve these purposes if you don’t have the required metal in your truck?

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Critical Guidelines for Being a Successful Farrier | Footcare Professionals Don’t Like to Work Alone

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 8, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... Critical Guidelines for Being a Successful Farrier and Footcare Professionals Don’t Like to Work Alone. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of September 5

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on September 11, 2021 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

Two Methods to Consider When Firing Hoof-Care Clients

This article was originally published August 2, 2019 and has been updated.

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on August 2, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

As your shoeing career pro-gresses, you are going to have clients who raise your blood pressure as soon as you see their name on your schedule. After working hard to build a solid business, getting rid of clients seems to fly in the face of your desire to increase your client base and income. But firing clients just might be what your business and your mental health need.

Videos

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.

Events

Oklahoma Farriers Association Memorial Clinic & Contest

Date: 02/20/25

Location: El Reno, OK

The Oklahoma Farriers Association is hosting its annual clinic and contest on February 20-22, 2025.

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