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The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

Of Externs, Interns, Apprentices and Independent Contractors

If you have someone helping you in your farrier business, it’s important to know whether or not they’re also your employee
By Esco Buff posted on April 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices
Many farrier business owners utilize novice farriers, apprentices and other interested individuals to help with day-to-day tasks such as loading and unloading tools, clean-up and finishing feet. But you need to be aware that a person being utilized in this manner may very well be an employee, entitled to employee benefits.
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The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

40 Business Terms Farriers Need to Understand

Knowing the language of business helps you put your hoof-care business on sounder footing and improves communication with clients from a business background.
By Esco Buff posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
As we get ready to begin a new calendar year, it's a good time for farriers to review their business practices and how they can improve their business performance.
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Recognizing and Treating Retracted Soles

Hard-to-spot condition can result in thin soles and pain
By Esco Buff posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
Retracted sole refers to a condition that several equine professionals have observed, but that has not yet been defined or described in any equine medical dictionary. There are only a few published or electronic references to retracted soles and to my knowledge, my work is the only source for pictures and radiographs.
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10 Tips for a More Profitable Backyard Horse Business

A professional approach to your practice and clients will pay off
By Esco Buff posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
Providing hoof-care for backyard horses or pleasure horse owners in a smaller geographical area is the mainstay for many long-established farriers as well as those just beginning their business. There are many rewards and challenges, as well as limitations involved with conducting business with backyard horse owners.
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Charging For Therapeutic Farrier Work

You can’t help injured horses for long if the cost of doing the work puts your hoof-care business on the critical list
By Esco Buff posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
Many farriers who express a desire for more challenging work avoid doing therapeutic farrier work or more complicated cases due to time restraints and pricing concerns.
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