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The Farrier and Pre-Purchase Exams
Give some thought to how you’ll respond if you’re asked to give an opinion of a horse’s feet before a sale
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Business Practices
Ideas on Building and Maintaining a Brand
Two marketing-savvy farriers share how they’ve developed brands to represent their practices
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The Hoof-Care Bottom Line
Choosing The Business Structure That Best Fits Your Farrier Business
Pros And Cons Of Sole Proprietorship Vs. A Limited Liability Company
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Shoeing for a Living
Who Are You Working For?
A day spent with Illinois farrier Tom Rock reinforces that a successful hoof-care practice is built on a commitment to providing footcare on an individual horse’s basis and solid business practices
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Rising Shoeing Star
Three Farriers Recognized As Future Footcare Leaders
A trio of horseshoers who have developed excellent footcare businesses 3 years after graduating from horseshoeing school were honored at the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit
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From The Desk Of AFJ
Shoe Where The Money Is, Or Where The Heart Is?
The lucky (or are they smart?) get to do both
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3
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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Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic
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SmartPak
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.