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Response to Terrorism

Farriers speak out about the September 11th's effects on their business
By Michael Austin posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Business Practices

Maybe you had just finished shaping a shoe at the anvil or were driving your truck to your next stop or under a horse when you heard about the September 11 attacks on America. No matter where you were or what you were doing, this national tragedy had an impact on your life and probably on your shoeing business. 


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What Current Hoof-Care Thinking Means To Your Shoeing Business

Fully understanding what has been done in the past and what's being done today in research circles is critical to dealing with the hoof
By Lisa Simons posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Business Practices
Readers of American Farriers Journal know that being informed about past and present hoof-care theories is an important part of a professional farrier business. There is no shortage of educational opportunities, as conventions, clinics, videos, Web sites, Internet bulletin boards and publications all offer many opportunities to keep up with the latest advances in hoof care.
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Shop Talk

What's $$$ value of competing in shoeing contests?
January 1, 2002 | Posted in Business Practices
When it comes to determining annual income, shoers who compete in shoeing competitions earn as much as $6,300 in additional income each year when compared with shoers who don’t compete.
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Trailblazing

Illinois farrier Ross Hutton turned a horse trailer into a state-of-the-art shoeing rig
By Michael Austin posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Business Practices
To keep the rain off his head and money in his pocket, Ross Hutton made a decision a few years ago.
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Volunteers Keep AFA Going

Looking at the ways farriers can give their time
By John E. McCutchen posted on December 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices
I am pleased to report that the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) has been very active over the past months in our continuing efforts to improve services to our members and the horse-owning public.
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Shoeing Honors For Three

This year's International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame members went well beyond the call of duty
By Michael Austin posted on December 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices
The horseshoeing business certainly owes a tremendous amount of gratitude to this year’s three inductees into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.
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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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