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More Education Means More Quality Work, More Profit

The International Hoof-Care Summit is the perfect name for an event where farriers meet to enrich our profession, boost our knowledge and better our lives, along with the lives of the horses and owners we serve
By Craig Lindauer posted on November 30, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Products

Many of us make this journey each year to the peak, the top and the highest point of the footcare industry, where we are educated by the best minds in the hoof-care profession.


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What Horse Owners And Farriers Should Expect From One Another

The success of a hoof-care practice hinges on meeting expectations
By Doug Butler posted on November 29, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Horse owners have many expectations of a farrier. Recognizing and positively acting upon horse owner expectations are critical aspects of building a successful farrier business. Ignoring those expectations will negatively affect a farrier’s ability to build a successful business.
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Shoeing For A Living

New Hampshire Farriers Learn from Each Other

Working on horses at the University of New Hampshire provided four farriers a chance to compare their approaches to hoof care
By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 27, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing
An adage shared among farriers is that when you work in isolation, you become the best farrier that you know. It serves as a reminder that farriers learn from each other. Find skillful farriers who you can trust and spend time working with them.
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Teamwork is Crucial at the World Equestrian Games

There are no short cuts when providing elite hoof care
By Jeff Cota posted on November 27, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing
Working the World Equestrian Games is often considered the crown jewel for many farriers’ careers. While shoeing the best equine athletes in the world certainly looks good on a résumé, make no mistake, this is not an individual event — it’s all about the team helping the horse.
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Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Hoof Testers | Model Veterinary Practice Act

November 16, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
This week's facts and figures... How Often Do You Use Hoof Testers? The American Veterinary Medical Association Maintains That “farriery exists well outside of the definition of veterinary medicine and does not need to be included in the Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA).” Do You Agree? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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Sale Of Farrier School Isn’t End Of Education

By Chelsea Moskow posted on November 13, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
The Tucson School of Horseshoeing was listed for sale on Nov. 9, 2018. After 45 years of being an educator, director George Goode will be retiring. With a degree in animal science, Goode founded the school in 1973 to offer 8-week farrier education classes. From there, the classes grew longer to cover more material and experience.
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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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Life Data Labs Inc

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Kawell USA

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SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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