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[Podcast] A Conversation with Travis Burns

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by HorseLinc, we're joined by Travis Burns about his work at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, his vision for the American Farrier’s Association and his path to becoming a farrier.
November 1, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by HorseLinc, we're joined by Travis Burns about his work at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, his vision for the American Farrier’s Association and his path to becoming a farrier.
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Establish Expectations with an Apprentice Early to Save Time

Every farrier will have different approaches but here are the guidelines I offer my horseshoeing helpers
By Trevor Hall posted on November 1, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices
Working with an apprentice or an associate can be a great asset — if you are on the same page. Setting expectations early will save time and frustration down the road. The rules you give your helper don’t have to be the same as mine, but establishing what you expect is your practice is critical to everyone’s success.
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I Never Called Myself a Cowboy ­

By Jim Keith
By Jeff Cota posted on November 1, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing
Many within the farrier industry are well acquainted with Tucumcari, N.M., farrier Jim Keith as a horseshoer, toolmaker, educator, not to mention a talented artist with both hammer and pencil. The International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member puts the latter to good use by sharing stories from his time working at the historic Bell Ranch in his book I Never Called Myself a Cowboy.
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[Podcast] Interview with Dr. Raul Bras (Also the Benefit of Electronic Payments)

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by HorseLinc, we're joined by Dr. Raul Bras who discusses the hoof-care lessons he received from Paso Finos and Misty Pleiness who shares her strategy for improving your cash flow as a farrier.
October 16, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by HorseLinc, we're joined by Dr. Raul Bras who discusses the hoof-care lessons he received from Paso Finos and Misty Pleiness who shares her strategy for improving your cash flow as a farrier.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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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