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Investigation Criticizes Anti-Soring Bill's Lobbying Contacts

November 11, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices
Source: The Tennesean
An independent ethics investigation concluded that there is "substantial reason to believe" that Kentucky Rep. Ed Whitfield, the lead sponsor of anti-soring legislation opposed by a Tennessee Walking Horse group, had improper lobbying contacts with his wife in connection with legislation he sponsored and co-sponsored in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Be Your Client's Footcare Expert

By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 5, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
This past weekend, I attended the Cornell Farrier Conference. Steve Kraus and the team at Cornell deserve much praise for putting together a great agenda. Nearly 75 farriers returned home from the university with great hoof-care information from the leading farriers and veterinarians.
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Successful Farrier Website Owners Offer Helpful Tips

Internet sites remain an easy and affordable option to promote your hoof-care practice
By Jeff Cota posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices
In today's tech savvy culture, it's something of a rarity to discover a business that's not taking advantage of the near necessity of the Internet to boost the bottom line. Yet, many farriers remain steadfast in relying on word of mouth to build their clientele.
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Must-Have Apps for Farriers

These smartphone apps can help manage the business of a footcare practice or improve anatomical knowledge
November 1, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices
Smartphones have become necessary tools for farriers. As shown in the 2014 Farrier Business Practices Survey, 63% of farriers use a smartphone as their preferred business management tool.
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Farrier Income Continues Gradual Gain

Data gleaned from the latest American Farriers Journal Farrier Business Practices survey indicates the hoof-care industry is holding its own and is apparently doing better than other areas of the equine market
By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices
Despite a slower than anticipated recovery in the overall equine community, farriers appear to be doing considerably better than 2 years ago with average incomes increasing by 12% for full-time farriers and by an astounding 50% for part-time farriers.
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