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Farriers Week 2020
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Celebrate National Farriers Week

Recognizing you for your dedication, hard work and sacrifices
June 11, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices
Horse owners, clients and fellow horseshoers are invited to submit their nominations for the 2020 Farriers Week Spotlight Farriers.
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[Podcast] A Conversation with Dave Farley

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Pennwoods Equine, Executive Editor Jeremy McGovern is joined by farrier Dave Farley who shares business advices that has helped him improve client retention and better communicate with clients in his practice.
June 1, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Pennwoods Equine, Executive Editor Jeremy McGovern is joined by farrier Dave Farley who shares business advice that has helped him improve client retention and better communicate with clients in his practice.
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From The Desk Of AFJ

Follow the 'Golden Rule' When Setting Your Footcare Prices

The ideal pricing spot is in the middle of the top one-third of the prices charged by farriers in your area
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 30, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
When it comes to setting prices, everyone has a different approach. Advertising copywriter and marketing consultant Bob Bly follows the golden rule that says you should do unto others as you want others to do unto you. What hoof-care pricing structure do you follow?
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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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