Articles Tagged with ''Bob Smith''

From The Desk Of AFJ

Are You Investing In Your Footcare Practice?

By Jeff Cota posted on January 30, 2015 | Posted in Education

For 26 years within the pages of Poor Richard's Almanack, Benjamin Franklin shared pearls of wisdom that were incredibly popular. Many of them are still repeated today. Of all the gems that Franklin set in type, there's one that shines brighter than all the rest — "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."?

Red Flags for Farriers

Recognize Different Types of Problematic Clients

Identifying traits of problematic clients will help you determine which ones to keep

By Bob Smith posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Clients

I'm sure you have clients who raise your blood pressure as soon as you see their name on your schedule. After years of hard work building 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 may just be what your business and your mental health need.

From The Desk Of AFJ

Horseshoeing Schools Are A National Security Risk?

By Jeff Cota posted on September 26, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Nine American farrier schools are members of an exclusive group. The federal government allows them to teach foreign nationals who obtain student visas. Yet, some inexplicably believe that these educators are nothing more than a risk to national security.

Hoof-Care Email Q&A

By Amy Johnson posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Tackling Hoof Cracks

A half-dozen American Farriers Journal Editorial Advisory Board members share their many years of experience in dealing with hoof cracks

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy

Hoof cracks can occur anywhere on the hoof wall and are caused by improper mechanics, environmental extremes or pathology concerns that lead to hoof deformities that result in failure. Named for where they appear on the hoof wall, they include quarter cracks, heel cracks, bar cracks and toe cracks.

Book Notes

A Guide To Becoming A Stronger Professional

Common Sense Leadership, Equine Edition By Garth Johns

By Bob Smith posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Education

As farriers, we often think of ourselves as isolationists. Many of us travel alone to our offices - horse barns. Once we are at the barns, we may have very little interaction with the owners, trainers, riders or grooms.

Red Flags for Farriers

Are You Trimming Proper Hoof Angles?

Just as one size does not fit all, one angle does not fit all

By Bob Smith posted on July 1, 2014 | Posted in Education, Trimming

What's the proper angle of a horse's hoof?

Workplace Safety: Shortcuts Can Take Farriers on Dangerous Trip

Not everyone agrees on the best way to Shoe for a Living

April 2, 2014 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

We've all had those moments when we take a shortcut during a road trip, only to get lost. Too often, a shortcut in farriery takes a dangerous turn.

Don't Leave Safety to Chance

Taking precautions doesn’t have to be time consuming

By Jeff Cota posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

The fabric of farriery is interwoven with risk.

Focusing on Activities

Keeping Trail Horses On The Trails

Several farriers share how they manage the footcare challenges of weekend trail riders

By Shannon Venegas posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

A lot of discussion and worry surround trimming and shoeing performance horses. But the truth of the matter is that the majority of farriers handle backyard and pleasure horses.

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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