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Solid Advice for Young Farriers

Here are answers to frequently asked questions often asked by newcomers to the business
December 1, 2007 | Posted in Business Practices

During last winter’s 4th International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, two veteran farriers tackled a few of the most frequently asked questions about the footcare industry. This unrehearsed, fast-paced session sparked a number of highly interesting views for attendees.


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Dealing With the Web-Wise Horse Owner

Today’s farriers need to realize second opinions are just a mouse-click away
By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2007 | Posted in Business Practices

Some farriers wear the fact that they aren’t computer savvy like a badge of honor.

But like it or not, shoers in this day and age are going to be dealing with the Internet and the World Wide Web — even if they never put their fingers on a keyboard or place their palm over a computer mouse.


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Cover Your Assets

Accidents happen without warning, but proper insurance protection that can keep you and your shoeing rig on the road requires planning
By Ron Perszewski posted on November 1, 2007 | Posted in Business Practices
Odds are, you’ll never need to collect on a shoeing rig insurance policy because you’re a good driver who steers clear of accidents, right? Or could you find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time?
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Double Barreled Shoeing Advice

Managing Clients

Here are answers to several frequently asked client concerns
July 1, 2007 | Posted in Business Practices
During last winter's 4th International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, a pair of veteran farriers tackled some of the most frequently asked questions about the footcare industry.
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When Mileage Didn't Matter

Farrier designed his own shoeing body to provide easy access to tools long before customized farrier rigs came on the scene
By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2007 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
When Bill Miller went into business for himself, in the days before custom-built shoeing bodies and specialty rigs, he bought his first truck, a 1950 Studebaker half-ton pickup. The truck served its purpose, he recalls, “but it was hard to maintain the equipment in the back with just a tarp thrown over my tools.”
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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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