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Booting Up Footcare Options

Farriers are finding boots offer many benefits other than just with barefoot horses
By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
Selecting the proper boot and getting the right fit for a given situation is usually the difference between success and failure. Boots can be dangerous and unreliable when fit by untrained owners or trainers.
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Cash in on Product Sales

Farriers who sell products to clients find it accounts for an average of 12% of their yearly income
By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
With horse owners requesting more product information and advice on managing their horses, there's a great opportunity for you to share your experiences and ideas with hoof-care clients.
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Jim Keith

Tall on Space, Short on Fuel

Increased fuel mileage saves $5,000 per year with this more efficient rig
By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
When Jim Keith started looking for a different truck 4 years ago, better fuel mileage and a vehicle that he could stand in to work were high on his list of needs.
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Forging the Saddlebred Shoe

This year’s Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise drew 32 participants from six countries
By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Forging
This year’s Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise winner, Mark Lieser, is no newcomer to this valuable stay-at-home educational opportunity, having taken several top placings in the event over the last 6 years.
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What To Do, What To Avoid When Getting Started

Clients will expect you to know much more about horses than just the feet.
By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2009
Starting any career is no easy task and that's certainly the case for new horseshoeing school graduates. After a few weeks or months of schooling on the equine foot, you'll quickly realize that you don't have all the answers or the confidence needed to succeed.
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