Articles Tagged with ''David Nicholls''

Give Your Practice A Technological Advantage

Spend less time on paperwork, get paid faster and schedule clients efficiently from the palm of your hand

By Katie Navarra posted on November 6, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Farriery is a centuries old profession that hasn’t changed much at its core. However, in this day and age, technology can help take your hoof-care business to the next level.

Shop Talk: University of Illinois Acquires MiddleFork Forge, Midwest Horseshoeing School

March 6, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Safety & Healthcare

2015 International Hoof-Care Summit

40 Ideas In 40 Minutes: Improving Income, Efficiency And Business Practices

June 29, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

There are endless ways to improve your practice. An idea of improved efficiency can save your time and health. A business tip may help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Often, great ideas in these areas come from other farriers who have picked them up along the way. Todd Allen of Vandergrift, Pa., Matt Cooper of Cleveland, Texas; and David Nicholls of West Sussex, England, will present their ideas for you to implement into your practice as soon as you get home. This fast-paced session allows each presenter 1 minute for each idea, so the presenters can cover as many ideas as possible in the time allowed.

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).

News & Notes

International Hoof-Care Summit Welcomes Two New Board Members

August 28, 2015

This year, we've added farrier Mike Bagley of North Industry, Ohio, and veterinarian M.W. "Tookie" Myers of Chesapeake, Va., to the International Hoof-Care Summit advisory board.

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17 More Quick Tips for Improving a Practice

April 9, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices

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.

25 Quick Tips for Improving a Practice

Three farriers share ideas for improvement that can be immediately built into a farrier practice

April 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices

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.

Shop Talk

March 1, 2014 | Posted in Education

Spotlight on Hoof Care

Path To Higher Education Pays Off For English Farrier

Mark Aikens successfully finishes an exhaustive 3-year journey toward farrier science degree

By Amy Johnson posted on September 1, 2013 | Posted in Education

Mark Aikens of Norwich, England, recently earned his foundation degree (equivalent to an associate's degree in the United States) in farrier science from Myerscough College in Preston, England. The intensive, 3-year program is offered only to qualified, working farriers as a way for them to further their education.

New Summit “Sounding Board” Members

American Farriers Journal welcomes 11 industry leaders to the International Hoof-Care Summit Advisory Board

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Much of the success the International Hoof-Care Summit has enjoyed is due to the American Farriers Journal staff listening closely to the wants and needs of those of you involved in professional hoof care.

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

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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