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Small Trailer, Big Savings

Ohio farrier downsizes to a smaller, streamlined shoeing trailer and more fuel-efficient vehicle to maintain profitability
By Craig Lindauer posted on September 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices
We’ve seen large companies downsize, trim the fat and pass the costs along to the customer in order to stay ahead in a sagging economy as the costs of business begin to affect the bottom line.
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Fuel Crisis Requires Cost-Cutting Strategies

Check out dozens of field-tested ideas farriers are using to rein in fuel expenses
By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices
Farriers are doing a more efficient job of scheduling by location in order to reduce the miles traveled, paying closer attention to vehicle maintenance and raising footcare prices as they struggle to cope with rising fuel prices.
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More on Overcoming Pricing Concerns

May 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices
I’ve been in the business for almost 5 years and have not increased my shoeing or trimming prices. I am now going to increase them, but am trying to find out what others are charging and what other shoers think about mailing a letter to clients regarding the increase. I’m not sure how to go about addressing the issue with my clients.
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Take Pride In Your Work

July’s National Farriers Week is a good time to reflect on the tremendous amount of good that hoof-care professionals do in the equine community
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices

As a farrier, you probably like being your own boss and knowing that you are providing essential footcare to the horses of your clients.


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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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