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Congressional Members Urge Action From USDA

Letter calls for final rule to apply only to 3 breeds associated with soring
By Jeff Cota posted on October 29, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
As the public comment period for the proposed amendments to the Horse Protection Act came to an end last week, nearly 200 influential people banded together to urge action from the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Solve Conflicts Through Understanding

Farrier and vet share tips to build a rapport with clients and help their horses
By Jeff Cota posted on September 12, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
Conflict is part and parcel of operating a farrier practice. Yet, how you handle dissention will go a long way toward not only determining how successful you’ll be, but also how well you understand your client’s point of view — and by extension, your ability to educate them about hoof care.
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Avoid Penalties By Staying Aware Of Sales Tax Laws

State and municipal regulations on charging sales tax can change with little notice and affect your business operations
By Buck O'Neil posted on September 12, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
I recently was reminded how things in the business world can change without much notice. I took my trusty old truck in for some service. When I dropped it off, my mechanic said that he had some bad news. Now, that’s scary when he hasn’t even looked at the truck! The bad news was that North Carolina had expanded its sales tax laws to include labor charges related to repairs, maintenance and installation of a number of products.
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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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