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What caught your attention in 2016

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January 2, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
The ball has dropped. Toasts have been made. Another year has passed. Father Time has relinquished his mantle to Baby New Year. But before running headlong into 2017, it’s a good time to reflect upon 2016. After all, “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
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Marketing Your Practice Made Easy

Incorporate intangibles into your everyday work to boost clientele
By Jeff Cota posted on January 2, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
Attracting clients can be difficult for any service-oriented business. Plying your trade in a relatively small niche market, such as equine hoof care, can make those challenges even greater — especially when you’re launching a new practice or starting over in a new area.
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[Podcast] An Interview with Craig Trnka

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, we talk with former American Farriers Association president, Craig Trnka.
December 21, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Forging
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, we talk with former American Farrier's Association president, Craig Trnka.
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Has Technology Hampered Horsemanship?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 16, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment
During a roundtable discussion regarding lamenesses in sport horses there was a quick word from a vet regarding effectiveness. Vets have many options available today, and advancements in technology have improved these tools even more so. But speaking specifically on MRIs one vet said it is a diagnostic tool that he will resort to less commonly.
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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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