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Welcome to Your New Career; Now Let’s Get to Work

By Jeff Cota posted on July 31, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing

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.

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New Farriers can Improve their Careers with the Success Mindset

This article was originally published August 1, 2020 and has been updated.

By Chase Rutledge posted on July 31, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

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.

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4 Keys for Overcoming Obstacles After Farrier School

This article was originally published July 31, 2020 and has been updated.

By Diego Almeida posted on July 31, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

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?

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

How Are Farriers Funding Their Retirement Years? | Part-Time Farriers Charge Less for Adding Extras to Factory-Made Shoes

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on June 25, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

This week's facts and figures...How Are Farriers Funding Their Retirement Years? and Part-Time Farriers Charge Less for Adding Extras to Factory-Made Shoes. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Less Than Half of Owners Enter Competitions with Their Horses | Nearly Half of Part-Timer Shoers Drop Out of National Footcare Groups

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on June 18, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

This week's facts and figures...Less Than Half of Owners Enter Competitions with Their Horses and Nearly Half of Part-Timer Shoers Drop Out of National Footcare Groups This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Horse Owners Tend to Have Higher Incomes | What Do Farriers Charge For Forging Handmade Shoes?

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on June 11, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Forging

This week's facts and figures...Horse Owners Tend to Have Higher Incomes and What Do Farriers Charge For Forging Handmade Shoes? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Why Horse Owners Change Farriers | How Many Hours Per Week Do Farriers Work

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on June 4, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

This week's facts and figures... Why Horse Owners Decide to Change Farriers and How Many Hours Per Week Do Farriers Do Hoof-Care Work? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

How Many Dollars Does the Typical Hoof-Care Client Spend Per Year? | How Much Do Farriers Charge for Pads and Packing?

May 28, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures...How Many Dollars Does the Typical Hoof-Care Client Spend Per Year? and How Much Do Farriers Charge for Pads and Packing? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Where Farriers Purchase Footcare Products | Part-Timers Farriers Charge Less

May 21, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures...Where Do Farriers Purchase Footcare Products? and Most Part-Timers Charge Less than Full-Time Farriers. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Income Varies Among Full-Time Farriers | Four Major Equine Concerns

May 14, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures...There’s a Wide Range of Income Categories Among Full-Time Farriers and What are the Four Major Issues Facing the Equine Industry? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

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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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