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Six Vital Things Students Must Learn in Horseshoeing School

By Jack Roth posted on July 30, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices

I have taught horseshoeing for more than 40 years to more students than anybody else ever has. Most of my graduates have gone on to shoe horses professionally and made a living for themselves and their families.

Welcome to the Beginning of Your Future

By Jeff Cota posted on July 30, 2019

When Sedalia, Colo., farrier Tad Keegan earned his private pilot’s license, his instructor offered some keen insight on education.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Unruly Horses | No Hoof Growth

July 26, 2019 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare, Trimming

This week’s facts and figures ... How Farriers Handle Unruly Horses and When Faced with No Hoof Growth in a Healthy Foot, What Do You Do? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Handmade Shoe Charges | Levels of Hoof Care

July 19, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week’s facts and figures ... How Much More Do Clients Pay for Handmade Shoes? and the Percentage of Horses That are Never Shod. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Farrier Organizations | Horses Economic Impact

July 12, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures ... Choices for Farrier Organization Membership and the Economic Impact of Horses. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Hoof Mapping | Emergency Savings Account

July 5, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week’s facts and figures ... Do You Get Involved with Hoof Mapping? and Do You Set Aside Money in an Emergency Savings Account for Dealing with Unexpected Expenses? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Thrush Concerns | Clients Asking about Products

June 28, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week’s facts and figures ... Thrush Can be a Serious Concern and What Products do You Most Often get Asked about by Clients? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Aluminum Costs | Clients Refusing to Pay

June 21, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week’s facts and figures ... Aluminum Adds $40 to Normal Shoeing Charges and Handling Footcare Clients Who Refuse To Pay. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Hoof Capsule Characteristics | Thoroughbred Mares

June 14, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week’s facts and figures... What Hoof Capsule Characteristics Most Impact Training, Shoeing? Fewer Thoroughbred Mares Being Bred. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Seven Horses a Day | Biggest Challenge

June 7, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week’s facts and figures... Typical farrier day includes working with 7 horses. What’s the biggest challenge you face in your hoof-care practice? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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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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Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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