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An Emergency Savings Account is Critical for Your Small Business

By Shane Westman posted on November 15, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices
Any financial expert will advise that small business owners and individuals should build an emergency savings account, and I absolutely agree. Everyone should have 3 to 6 months’ worth of living expenses tucked away. Farriers need a year. What is a year’s worth of living expenses? It’s different for everybody. You should be able to look at your budget and know easily. What’s your monthly budget times 12 at the end of the day?
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Changing Your Farrier Practice

Ohio farrier extends his career in spite of arthritis by transitioning to trims only
By Kristen Kubisiak posted on November 6, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Trimming
Kirk Underschultz has been a hoof-care professional since 1979 — a testament to his love of the work and devotion to his clients. But it wasn’t long ago that his future as a farrier seemed uncertain. Several years ago, Underschultz started experiencing painful arthritis in his fingers and wrists — the most critical tools of any farrier.
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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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