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U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Seeks Farriers’ Opinions

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on September 19, 2022 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education

Source: United States Hunter Jumper Association

The United States Hunter Jumper Association’s Horse and Rider Advocates Committee is seeking farrier input in a survey about shoe pulling under saddle classes at competitions.

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Rising Shoeing Star Grew His Business with Referrals

By Albert Dickenson posted on September 9, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

“I’ve found that word of mouth is king,” Payden Talbott says. “Getting recommendations from other farriers is one of the best ways to grow your business and develop in the industry.”

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The Hoof Book: A Horse Owner’s Guide to Demystifying Hoof Care

By Heather Beauchemin, CJF (TE)

By Bob Smith posted on September 3, 2022 | Posted in Clients

The Hoof Book was an absolute delight to read. Heather Beauchemin’s writing style is fun and refreshing. She has a conversational style of writing that is informative, witty and, at times, downright funny.

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How to Tell Hoof-Care Clients You’re Increasing Prices

By Jeremy McGovern posted on August 5, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

As inflation increasingly burdens farriers’ bottom lines, most are raising prices to remain profitable. But how do you communicate the price change to your hoof-care clients?

Communication Key for Managing Clients

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 31, 2022 | Posted in Clients

Last year, a younger farrier rode in Tom Trosin’s shoeing truck. While chatting between stops, the junior horseshoer identified one aspect of farriery that the Oklahoma farrier excels at — and it has nothing to do with trimming and shoeing.

Ask These Questions Before Hiring Hoof-Care Clients

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 27, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

In an ideal world, horse owners would be model clients with mounts that had perfect conformation and feet. Rather, it’s necessary to ask questions and gain some insight about the horse and client before saying “yes.”

A Successful Farrier Practice Starts with Setting Client Boundaries

By Lee Olsen posted on July 26, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Farriers are self-employed small business owners. Each one of us wants to work hard and earn lots of money. That’s possible, and with a little thought, we can make just as much money with the same amount of effort or less.

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Veterinary Advice for Limiting Outstanding Invoices

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 20, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Small businesses often have issues with aged accounts receivable. Outstanding client debts can cut into cash flow and profits and they divert your attention away from more productive activities. Farriers may find this advice from the veterinary industry helpful, as this is a common issue in their practices.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of July 10

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 16, 2022 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Education, Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Meader Supply.

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2022 Farriers Week: Farriers Spotlight

Welcome to the 10th annual Farriers Week Farriers Spotlight!

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 10, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

In honor of the 24th annual Farriers Week celebration (July 10-16, 2022), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.

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

Indiana Farriers' Association Clinic

Date: 03/29/25

Location: Montgomery, IN

The Indiana Farriers’ Association is hosting a clinic at the Daviess County Produce Auction on March 29, 2025. The clinician is Mark Troyer.

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U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Seeks Farriers’ Opinions

Rising Shoeing Star Grew His Business with Referrals

The Hoof Book: A Horse Owner’s Guide to Demystifying Hoof Care

How to Tell Hoof-Care Clients You’re Increasing Prices

Communication Key for Managing Clients

Ask These Questions Before Hiring Hoof-Care Clients

A Successful Farrier Practice Starts with Setting Client Boundaries

Veterinary Advice for Limiting Outstanding Invoices

Hoof-Care Highlights: The Week of July 10

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