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Don’t Forget: Horseshoeing Is A Business

In this first article in a series on business management, a farrier with an accounting background explains the mindset for running a business to prevent it from running you
I've been shoeing horses for money since 1966. I've seen the industry boom and bust to varying degrees a few times.
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How to Collect Money Clients Owe You

Don’t give up when a client fails to pay you — take appropriate means to recover your money
Clients failing to pay for your services is a problem every farrier experiences at some point. There are a variety of cases and reasons as to why they fail to do so. By understanding the United States government's definitions of non-payments and reviewing the basics for collecting, you can be better prepared for making sure more of the money you earn gets to your pocket.
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Handling Footcare at the 6666 Ranch

The varied hoof-care needs keep Blane Chapman busy at the historic Texas ranch
A cold morning 2 days before Christmas found Blane Chapman and two apprentices shoeing at the famed 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas. They didn’t let the closeness of the holiday keep them away, because it was Monday, and Blane has been traveling the 100 miles from Lubbock to Guthrie every Monday for 14 years.
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