About 20 years ago, Jessica McGrane wanted to begin a career as a farrier. She asked West Chester, Pa., farrier Dave Werkiser if she could learn the trade from him. Werkiser admits that he was at first hesitant, having had some previous helpers join his practice, but leave just when they became useful.
Expectations are part of life and are inescapable. We have expectations for ourselves, as well as for those we share personal and working relationships.
Farrier’s life is the ultimate blank canvas. You can make of it what you wish. It offers you freedom and unlimited opportunities — as long as you’re willing to work for it.
The mindset with which you approach your journey into the world of hoof care can often be the difference between fulfillment or frustration with your chosen career.
Adoption of a successful mindset provides beginning farriers with the courage to try new things, learn from experiences and approach their chosen trade without being controlled by fear of the unknown. Let’s look at these ideas and how they can help you develop a successful, fulfilling career in hoof care.
The graduation ceremony is over. That unforgettable feeling of finishing the first horse without the instructor’s help is still fresh. The former strangers who became close friends during the long days of learning and practicing must now go their separate ways. It’s time to head into the real world of farriery. Where do you start?
This week's facts and figures... 7 Major Footcare Concerns Among Horse Owners and How Effective is Social Media in Marketing Your Footcare Business? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
This week's facts and figures ... Are You Burned Out with Farrier Work? and Part-Time Farriers Work with About Four Dozen Horses . This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
This week's facts and figures ... Lots Of Hoof-Care Product Purchases and 10 Ways Horse Owners Can Improve Hoof Health. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
This week's facts and figures ... British Farrier Injuries Often Considered Serious and How Do Farriers Handle the Need for Clips? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Legislation that aims to impose the most sweeping changes to national labor law in 86 years is swiftly moving through Congress and promises to dramatically change the hiring practices of some farriers.
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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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.