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7 Benefits of a Career in Farriery

By Doug Butler, Jacob Butler CJF, AWCF, and Pete Butler posted on July 31, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

As you begin your farriery career, you will find it to be a soul-satisfying and lucrative trade. However, not everyone has what it takes to be a successful farrier.

You are the Future of Hoof-Care

By Kristen Kubisiak posted on July 31, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

The life of a farrier is not for everyone, and the knowledgeable hoof-care practitioners who appear on the pages of this 12th edition of the American Farriers Journal’s “Getting Stared in Hoof Care” don’t sugarcoat the challenges that someone who chooses this profession is likely to face.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Changing Views on Farrier Licensing | Common Questions of Novice Horse Owners

July 31, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... How Farrier Views on Licensing have Changed and The 6 Most Common Questions Asked by Novice Horse Owners (Listed in order of frequency) This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

What is the U.S. Horse Population? | Considerations When Selecting Adhesive Materials

July 24, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... What’s the Horse Population of the United States? and What Matters Most When Selecting Adhesive Materials at Supply Shops? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Impact of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs | Using Social Media for Business

July 17, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... How Have Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Impacted Your Farrier Business? and Using Social Media to Promote Your Farrier Business. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Usage of Leverage Testing | "Go-To" Source for Hoof-Care Information

July 10, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... Have You Used Leverage Testing for Evaluating Pain or Discomfort in the Distal Limb? and What’s Your #1 “Go-To” Source for Hoof-Care Information? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Are You Taking Coronavirus Precautions? | Evaluating Sole Thickness or Depth

July 3, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... Are You Taking Special Precautions Against the Coronavirus During Your Regular Footcare Work? and What Guidelines do You Find Most Useful for Evaluating and Determining Sole Thickness or Sole Depth? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

How Well Do Your Clients Handle Horse Care | Clinics and Conference Attendance

June 26, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... How do You Rate the Abilities of Your Clients to Treat Thrush and Handle Related Horse Care (turnout practices, stall cleaning, etc.) and How Many Hoof-Care Conferences and Clinics Do You Attend Each Year? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Federal Business Loans During the Pandemic | Pad Material Preferences

June 19, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... Did You Apply for a Federal Business Loan to Assist Your Footcare Practice During the Coronavirus Pandemic? and What Pad Materials Do You Most Often Use? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Friday’s Farrier Facts & Figures

Extra Time Spent on Lameness Cases | Farrier Education, Licensing and Registration

June 12, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... How Much Extra Time Do You Normally Spend per Visit on a Typical Lameness Case? and Should Hoof-Care Groups be Concerned about Farrier Education, Licensing and Registration Issues? 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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