We covered 25 of Todd Allen, Matt Cooper and David Nicholls' tips from the International Hoof-Care Summit in the April issue of American Farriers Journal. Here, you'll find 17 more tips to help improve your practice.
Farriers often look for ways to boost a practice. An idea of improved efficiency can save you time and health. A business tip may help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Often, some ideas are simple and overlooked. The best source is other farriers who have picked them up along the way.
Often a new client is a first-time horse owner and doesn’t know much about hoof care. By educating new owners more about hoof care, the farrier can encourage them to take an active role in the health of the horse’s feet.
Researchers at The Royal Veterinary College in the United Kingdom and Uppsala University in Sweden shared research that indicates longeing as a helpful exercise during lameness examinations.
More farriers across the country are increasing their production, enduring less physical stress and in turn boosting the industry, all after making one decision - hiring an apprentice. As a result, some show their appreciation with generous compensation.
Todd Allen believes aggressively addressing the high foot is the key to bringing high-low feet more into alignment. This horse's feet are coming closer to matching following their third shoeing cycle.
Is there anything that can be done about small cracks in the toe? I’m not talking about the bad ones. Just the small ones that farriers and owners want you to make disappear.
Is there anything that can be done about small cracks in the toe? I’m not talking about the bad ones. Just the small ones that farriers and owners want you to make disappear.
The foundation of hoof care for farrier Doug Anderson comes down to something that sounds like it could be the name of a pirate or horror movie — Blood and Bones.
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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