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Go Mobile For Positive Cash Flow

Mobile payment devices can improve the likelihood of being paid the day you trim or shoe the horse

By Drew Morales posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Sometimes a client will forget to stop by the bank to pick up the cash to pay you. Other times, the he or she doesn’t have the checkbook.

Computerized Record Keeping — Is It For You?

Changing to computer record keeping can cut down on your office time, but there can be some growing pains with adaptation

By Lisa Kemp posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

The “notebook and shoebox” system of business record keeping has long served many farriers.

Shoeing for a Living

Mark of a Pro

Alabama farrier Mark Rikard has built a successful farrier business by focusing on results and emphasizing professionalism

By Red Renchin and Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

The final days of February can’t quite decide if they want to be winter- or spring-like as we meet farrier Mark Rikard outside his home in suburban Birmingham, Ala.

Enforcement Stepped up on Illegal Soring

Recent indictments and convictions of eight men working in the walking horse industry — including a farrier — demonstrate the federal government is getting serious about this practice

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

For the first time in 20 years, the crime of soring is being prosecuted in the U.S. court system. As a result, four individuals have been convicted and four more indicted in regard to soring of Tennessee Walking Horses during the past 6 months.

Frankly Speaking

Where Would Your Moral Compass Point?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

The topic of personal and business ethics has been on my mind since the 2012 International Hoof-Care Summit.

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[Video] Getting To Know Kerckhaert Horseshoes

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Another in a series of American Farriers Journal interviews with 2012 International Hoof-Care Summit Educational Partner Farrier Product Distribution. This interview dealt primarily with the amazing influence that Kerckhaert Horseshoe Company from Holland has had on the North American market since the middle '80's. For more information visit www.farrierproducts.com or www.kerckhaert.com.

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[Video] Application Advice

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Farriers Chris Beamer and Steve Stanley of Kentucky share advice for applying techniques from the racetrack more generally.

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[Video] Benefits of Attending the Summit: Bob Smith

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Farrier Bob Smith of Plymouth, California, shares why he attends the International Hoof-Care Summit.

2012 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Farrier Product Distribution's Hoof Wall And Natural Angle

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Education

Another in a series of American Farriers Journal interviews with 2012 International Hoof-Care Summit Educational Partner Farrier Product Distribution. This interview dealt primarily with the new information sources from FPD â€” Hoof Wall and Natural Angle. For more information visit www.farrierproducts.com.

2012 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Getting To Know Farrier Product Distribution

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

The American Farriers Journal recently interviewed Dan Burke from FPD (2012 International Hoof-Care Summit Educational Partner) regarding their mission and role in the farrier industry. FPD leads the industry in producing and presenting information and educational material for farriers and horse owners. Visit www.farrierproducts.com for access to videos, articles and product information.

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Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

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The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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