Articles Tagged with ''farrier supplies''

Farrier Shop Loyalty Has Its Rewards

Farriers enjoy a multitude of benefits when ordering from one supplier

By Adam Wynbrandt posted on November 7, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

I like to surround myself with people in the industry who have the same passion, loyalty and integrity as I do. When it comes to buying supplies, it baffles me that farriers don’t buy from the same shop each time simply because of the tremendous advantages that you can reap.

Better Strategies For Managing Your Inventory

Farriers offer their insights on prioritizing and buying supplies

October 30, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Do you manage your inventory, or does it manage you?

Shop Talk: Kerckhaert Acquires Diamond Farrier Division From Apex

September 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices

Farrier Product Distribution (FPD) announced in mid July that the Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoe Factory had acquired the Diamond farrier division from Apex Tool Group (ATG).

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Get More Bang For Your Buck When Buying Tools

By Jeff Cota posted on August 1, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

What’s a better way to celebrate the dawn of your farrier career than tool shopping?

Q&A: Managing Inventory

May 31, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

What is your strategy for managing your supply of horseshoes and other frequently used farrier supplies? Do you order online? Do you go to the supply shop? How often do you purchase?

Get the Tools and Supplies You Need

You get what you pay for with high-quality tools, but you can find good tools at lower prices.

By Danny Ward posted on August 1, 2009

If you've just finished hoof-care school, no one needs to tell you about the financial commitment you've made to your education. You paid for your school, housing, food and more. Unless you have an apprenticeship lined-up or know several people who need farriers, it's going to take a while to develop a business and steady income.

Brazilian Captures Mail-In Forging Exercise Honors

This unique forging exercise helps shoers improve their forging skills and leads to higher quality day-to-day hoof-care work

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2008 | Posted in Forging

After participating in the Calgary mail-in forging exercise for 6 years, Flavio Souza captured top honors this year. The Brazilian farrier from Serra Negra, San Paulo, says earning this honor is one of the highlights of his shoeing career.

Location, Location, Middle of Nowhere

New Mexico farrier supplier finds success in real small-town America

By John Bradshaw posted on January 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices

If you don’t get McGinn’s joke, try finding Solano, N.M., on the map. That’s where Bachen owns and runs Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, a leading horseshoe supply house with nearly 25 years in business. The store is located basically in the middle of nowhere. There are nine people living in the town and only 750 in the entire county, which covers 2,500 square miles.

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AFA Convention ready to take over Lexington

December 1, 2001

Mark your calenders for March 5 to 9 for the 31st annual American Farrier's Association convention to be held in Lexington, Ky.

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Yesterday’s Efforts Mean Better Tomorrows

Today’s farriers have a better life thanks to the pioneers who paved the way

By Emil Carre posted on January 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices

Looking back on the year 2000, I am struck by the great contrast between today’s farrier and what I remember of the days when I first started out in this industry.

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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

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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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.

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.