Finding and maintaining happy footcare clients is critical for operating a successful farriery business. A panel of seasoned business professionals will share key insights, strategies and advice to help you find, manage and keep happy clients.
With recent developments regarding safety restrictions at the Duke Energy Convention Center (DECC) and the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, and how these restrictions would affect attendee experiences the International Hoof-Care Summit has decided to switch from live in-person to a virtual event in 2021.
Want to spend less time chasing down delinquent accounts and more time shoeing horses? This Farrier Business Success Academy session offers advice on ways to improve your cashflow and get paid on time.
There are a lot of things to consider when operating your own business. Some of these considerations are specific to hoof care, but many are the same from one small business to another. Learn about the principles that are true across any small business that promote success.
Today’s foremost equine hoof-care and business professionals to share practical strategies for operating a successful, profitable and growing footcare practice.
Get trusted ideas and advice during a series of knowledge-building video sessions taught by some of the most widely recognized footcare business authorities today. Requiring no travel time away from your practice, no hotel expenses and no registration fee to attend, the Farrier Business Success Academy allows for in-depth, expense-free education through a unique online learning format.
The reasons clients come and go vary – and some turnover is inevitable in any business. But what is the secret to keeping quality clients on your books?
When operating a business, it can be easy to overlook the real financial responsibilities you will have, including the financial future, both yours and that of your business. Starting with a strong foundation in personal finance will help you set yourself up for long-term success.
What will happen to your business if you become incapacitated or pass away? What about your horses? The decisions you make now can protect your business and your animals, while making things as easy as possible for your family member and loved ones if the unthinkable happens.
Liability is a legal threat for any hoof-care practitioner. Todd Santoro, CF, APF-I, who is an attorney and has been a farrier since 1994, has a unique insight into the potential legal challenges farriers may face.
The International Hoof-Care Summit recently concluded, and I have a question. Why do you go to the mid-winter farrier conference? I think the typical response is going to be that "I came for continuing education." That's what we did. We all came here for continuing education. But what are you continuing?
International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Steve Kraus explains the impact of American Farriers Journal on the trade. AFJ is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025.
Join Dr. David Rendle to learn about the link between obesity, insulin and laminitis, and discuss the diagnosis and management of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).
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.