There are a variety of strategies that farriers employ when raising rates. Many introduce an increase at the beginning of the calendar year for the sake of simplicity — new year, new rate. But is it the best time to do it?
This week's facts and figures... Do You Recommend Products to Footcare Clients? and Do You See Hoof Quality and Growth Improvements When Footcare Clients Feed Hoof Supplements? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
At each year’s International Hoof-Care Summit, attendees are asked to fill out surveys to help American Farriers Journal staff learn more about farrier wants and needs.
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Pennwoods Equine, Executive Editor Jeremy McGovern is joined by California farriers Shane Westman and Alex Garcia who share business advice the has helped them manage and grow their farrier practices.
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Pennwoods Equine, Executive Editor Jeremy McGovern is joined by California farriers Shane Westman and Alex Garcia who share business advice the has helped them manage and grow their farrier practices.
Even living in rural Iowa, our lives have certainly been affected by the recent COVID-19 outbreak, but perhaps not to the extent of areas where populations are much denser. Our schools are closed, as are many businesses; however, Iowa is not under a stay-at-home order — at least not as I write this in early April.
South African Farrier Takes Shoeing Efficiency to a New Level
Farriers seemingly are always on the lookout for strategies to improve their efficiency while trimming and shoeing horses. South African farrier Derek Poupard has found a way to change shoes in a matter of seconds, according to Thoroughbred Racing.
Over the past 2 years, the U.S. government has increased tariffs on imports of steel, aluminum and derivatives of both. Have you seen an effect on your farrier business as a result of these tariffs?
While many experienced farriers are weathering the COVID-19 pandemic relatively well, there are others who aren’t as fortunate. One Hall of Fame farrier is encouraging his colleagues to lend a hand.
This week's facts and figures... Do You Believe Farriers are in Danger of Losing Control of the Equine Footcare Trade to Outside Groups? and How Lame Horses are Used by Owners. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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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