Rising costs along with slow business growth is the way three equine veterinarians summed up the current horse healthcare situation during this week's annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners in Nashville, Tenn.
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a conversation I had with farrier educator Steve Kraus. During this chat he explained how the "worker mentality" of some farriers can hurt the industry as a whole. After writing posts like this, agreements and disagreements are expected.
The end of the year is a great time to review your business operations. A critical part of this is tax preparation for your hoof-care practice. How prepared are you for reporting your business expenses?
The equine economy seems to be bouncing back in the Pacific Northwest, but at least to some extent, the fortunes of hoof-care professionals are divided - much as the Cascade mountain range divides the economies of Oregon and Washington.
If you attend enough clinics or conferences, you will realize that speakers or panelists aren't the only sources for moments that make attending worthwhile. Sometimes it is a helpful tip, or maybe a new way of thinking about an old problem.
Cornell University Chief of Farrier Services Steve Kraus explains what the WiDTH protocol is and how it can help you determine whether a horse should be shod or go barefoot.
If you're seeing more rescue horse operators asking for sponsorship dollars or free hoof care, you aren't alone. With more folks getting involved in rescuing horses, several farriers have told me that they're getting more requests than ever before.
In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.
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