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Finances

Set Your Farriery Prices Based on Your Costs

Kentucky farrier shares how he determines how much he bills his hoof-care customers
By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 18, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices
There are differences in how every farrier approaches his or her business. Still, the most common and effective way to manage the finances of a farrier business remains knowing what it costs to shoe a horse.
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News & Notes

Veterinarian-Farrier Communication Crucial with Lameness Cases

By communicating goals, team members will have more likelihood of a successful outcome for the horse
By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 24, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
Equine lameness cases are an intersection where farriers and veterinarians should work together. In this team dynamic, each party thoroughly and professionally communicates to achieve the goal of the best possible outcome for the horse. Without this element, success could escape the veterinarian and farrier.
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Tool Modification Helps in Forging Win

International Hoof-Care Summit Forging Exercise won by six-time Calgary Champion Steven Beane
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 4, 2023 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing
For nearly 10 years at the International Hoof-Care Summit, VICTORY has sponsored a challenge with the Summit Mail-In Forging Exercise. For the 2023 Summit, judge Craig Trnka selected a diamond-toe, reverse wedge hind shoe.
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Shoeing for a Living

A Dedicated Retirement Plan

Missouri farrier Ed Reardon tried retirement, but the love of horseshoeing changed his mind
By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 1, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing
A few years ago, Ed Reardon hung up his apron and headed into retirement. This was his reward after decades of hard work and prudent financial planning.
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Hoof Care on Parade

Hoof Care on Parade

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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