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Keys to Successfully Work with Veterinarians

To help horses, both the farrier and veterinarian must recognize specific areas of responsibility and have open communication
By Tim Shannon posted on November 5, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices
There are many equine professionals that you will work with throughout your career. One of the most important relationships you can build, is with equine veterinarians. Together, farriers and vets develop solutions to help the horse. Both need to understand their respective roles to keep the horse’s health above all else.
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Indiana farrier Cody Bogard shares his strategy for increasing hoof-care clients

Hiring a dedicated marketing person lets farrier focus on the equine foot while growing his business
By Kristen Kubisiak posted on November 4, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education
When Cicero, Ind., farrier Cody Bogard started shoeing a little over 10 years ago, his mentors told him not to worry about getting clients. He would have plenty of work in a couple of years if he did two things: show up on time and return phone calls.
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Results from Our Equine Lameness Survey

The results from an exclusive American Farriers Journal on hoof-care and lameness show farriers’ experiences in encountering these cases
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 2, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses
One of the major concerns every farrier deals with is how to help lame horses. This was evidenced by the responses from farriers participating in a recent survey who indicated they routinely deal with a number of horses with lameness issues.
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[Podcast] A Conversation with Travis Burns

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by HorseLinc, we're joined by Travis Burns about his work at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, his vision for the American Farrier’s Association and his path to becoming a farrier.
November 1, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by HorseLinc, we're joined by Travis Burns about his work at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, his vision for the American Farrier’s Association and his path to becoming a farrier.
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Establish Expectations with an Apprentice Early to Save Time

Every farrier will have different approaches but here are the guidelines I offer my horseshoeing helpers
By Trevor Hall posted on November 1, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices
Working with an apprentice or an associate can be a great asset — if you are on the same page. Setting expectations early will save time and frustration down the road. The rules you give your helper don’t have to be the same as mine, but establishing what you expect is your practice is critical to everyone’s success.
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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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