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Easier Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Better

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 19, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices
For farriers, poor communication ranks up there as a work place hazard that can do significant damage to a practice. Although there isn’t the physical injury that comes from other dangers, like being kicked by a spooked horse, poor communication can lead to loss of business severe enough to cripple one’s business.
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Use Your Rig To Boost Your Bottom Line

Farriers share ideas for cutting costs and generating revenue
By Jeff Cota posted on May 15, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Equipment
You work hard to make a living with your farrier rig. Perhaps it’s time to allow your rig to do some of the heavy lifting. There are a number of ways to let your rig shoulder the economic load including charging for your time behind the wheel, advertising and selling products.
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Be Part Of The Farriers Spotlight

We’re looking for more pictures and stories of our favorite hard workers for the 19th annual National Farriers Week
May 15, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Shoeing
Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. Although we hope appreciation is shown all year long, each year we set aside a week dedicated to honoring your work. The 19th annual National Farriers Week, sponsored by American Farriers Journal, will take place from July 9-15, 2017.
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[Podcast] An Interview with Ada Gates

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we welcome Southern California shoer, Ada Gates, to share her experiences as an ambassador for the international farrier industry.
May 10, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Forging
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we welcome Southern California shoer, Ada Gates, to share her experiences as an ambassador for the international farrier industry.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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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