Vernon, Texas, farrier Blane Chapman shares valuable
insights for aspiring and experienced farriers on how to
build and sustain a profitable hoof-care business.
Mark Male of Geneva, Fla., and Eva Clark of Walterville, Ore., are no strangers to operating successsful hoof-care businesses. Together they’ll draw on a half century of success and share the critical principles they follow to ensure that their farriery businesses thrive — and are around to serve customers tomorrow.
Sanders explores the costs of starting and running a business, the savings needed for a business, the risks of business debt and your business’ insurance needs.
A week ago, Mike Lessiter took his Mother and me to see the newly-released “Reagan” movie … the story of how former President Ronald Reagan had the goal of wiping out communism around the world.
American Farriers Journal needs a few minutes of your time to complete the annual “Farrier Business Practices Survey.” This one-of-a-kind survey provides keen insights into national and regional farrier practices. And we depend on your help to do this.
After equestrian Laura Kraut made history as the oldest U.S. Olympic medalist in 72 years, editor Frank Lessiter recalls first meeting Kraut at the 1992 U.S. Olympic trials, Hall of Fame farrier Seamus Brady and the importance of charging clients what you're worth.
I’m your farrier. I drive back roads every day looking for you and your horses. I argue with the GPS lady about which turns to make, how far to drive and where to go next.
Effective communication is key to maintaining relationships. Working with veterinarians to assess and treat hoof pathologies is common, but verbal and nonverbal miscommunication can get in the way.
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.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.