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Week at the International Hoof-Care Summit spurts the question & importance of the nuanced terminology

By Mike Lessiter posted on January 27, 2025 | Posted in Education

A week at the International Hoof-Care Summit spurts the question & importance of the nuanced terminology.

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The Benefits & Advantages of Indirect Glue-On Shoes [Webinar]

September 19, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

Learn the benefits of indirect glue-on shoes in hoof care with expert Frank Dugan. Discover application techniques, ideal cases, and shoe fit modifications in this informative webinar.

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Modern Materials: Support and Protection

November 21, 2022 | Posted in Education, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

During this webinar Roy Verocay will show when and how he applies modern materials for today's high performing sport horses. Starting from a simple pad with pour-in to the most complicated combination in the wide choice of alternatives for standard shoes.

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Better Business and Financial Insight

May 24, 2022 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Diseases

In this live session, farrier Dave Farley answers questions about running a more profitable horseshoeing practice. He shares advice on retaining and finding clients, as well as other farrier business topics.

The Way It Was

Vision Comes Through Experience

Watching a Thoroughbred trot gave a young shoer a lesson about age and wisdom.

By David Hazlett CJF posted on March 9, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices

In the farrier world, there is an impressive list of legends. But there are the shoers who work quietly for decades, often somewhere in the backcountry — certainly far out of the spotlight. Those farriers still manage to acquire a sterling reputation for their ability to successfully tackle any number of challenges.

Protect Your Farrier Practice by Understanding Legal Issues

By Todd Santoro posted on August 4, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare

Society’s general understanding of the law is often shaped by what we see on television or in movies. The storylines depicted typically start with a search for the truth and end with a sense of justice served. In the real world, the law is not nearly as black and white; much more often, it’s shades of gray.

What’s the Best Retirement Plan for You?

This article was originally published Aug. 3, 2020 and has been updated.

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 4, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

As a self-employed farrier, enrolling in an employer-sponsored retirement plan isn’t an option. You’re on your own and you want to get serious about saving for retirement by opening a dedicated account, but where do you start?

Survey Shows Differences in What Clients Pay

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on August 4, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds

The most common question farriers discuss is how much should they charge. The answer is never simple. Guidelines provided throughout this issue, especially those of Shelbyville, Ky., farrier Pat Broadus, show how complicated the formula can be.

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Explaining Your Expenses Can Educate Clients About Footcare Costs

By Dave Farley CF, APF-I posted on August 3, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices

To build loyal customers, look for opportunities to educate your clients about footcare. This proves important when encountering clients who question the amount they pay for footcare. Rather than getting defensive, I like to provide insight. Most clients have little understanding of what it costs us to shoe their horses.

Hall of farrier Steve Kraus works on horse hoof.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring Clients

This article was originally published August 2, 2019 and has been updated.

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on August 3, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

In an ideal and unrealistic world, horse owners would be model clients with mounts that had perfect conformation and feet. Rather, it’s necessary to ask questions and gain some knowledge about that horse and client before saying “yes.”

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Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

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Indiana Farriers' Association Clinic

Date: 03/29/25

Location: Montgomery, IN

The Indiana Farriers’ Association is hosting a clinic at the Daviess County Produce Auction on March 29, 2025. The clinician is Mark Troyer.

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Are You Mentoring? Or Managing?

The Benefits & Advantages of Indirect Glue-On Shoes [Webinar]

Modern Materials: Support and Protection

Better Business and Financial Insight

Vision Comes Through Experience

Protect Your Farrier Practice by Understanding Legal Issues

What’s the Best Retirement Plan for You?

Survey Shows Differences in What Clients Pay

Explaining Your Expenses Can Educate Clients About Footcare Costs

Questions to Ask Before Hiring Clients

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Current Issue

American Farriers Journal

Identifying & Addressing Acute Laminitis

How Crooked Carriage Affects Equine Hoof Form

How Are You ... Really?

Current Issue

Special Report For Equine Veterinarians

Must Read Free Eguides

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Hoof Care on Parade

Events

Indiana Farriers' Association Clinic

Life Data Labs Inc

Kawell USA

SmartPak

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