A record number of footcare professionals invaded Cincinnati, Ohio, for the 13th annual International Hoof-Care Summit for the sole purpose of “Working Together For Healthy Hooves.”
What is breakover? If you ask five farriers, you’ll probably get as many definitions, Dr. Michael Miller told attendees at the 13th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
In honor of the 17th annual National Farriers Week celebration (July 5-11, 2015) we've collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep our horses sound.
A farrier until the end, the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member will be remembered by many for his dedication to his peers and the industry
May 8, 2015
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farrier Joe Kutz of St. Louis, Mo., passed away on March 17. After a long horseshoeing career that began in 1943, Kutz always stressed the importance of doing what you love.
Ethics are codes, values or rules that govern those practices of a person and profession. Ethics are a standard of behavior by which a person's conduct is judged. These codes dictate how we should manage our business and ourselves. In business, an ethical individual feels compelled to behave according to the rules of moral personal and business principles.
One June 21, the Abner Hershberger Shop held a clinic in Camden Wyoming, Del., featuring Esco Buff's presentation on "The Whole Horse Approach to Lameness Problem Solving and Limb Length Disparity."
If asked to define mentorship, many people will vaguely describe the concept, likely stating that it involves communication and is relationship-based. Several business sources go further by defining mentoring as a professional relationship in which an experienced person (mentor) guides another person (mentoree or mentee) in developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the less-experienced person's professional and personal growth.
As farriers, we operate small businesses. And with everything in life, there is good and bad that comes with that status. Part of the bad is that scam artists love targeting small businesses.
The following is a scenario being used by a full-time farrier. His name, town and state are not being provided in order to keep an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent from knocking on his door in regard to this unusual hoof-care business arrangement.
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.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.
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.