Articles by Lisa Kemp

Grow Your Farrier Practice Through Social Networking

A powerful and cost-effective resource, social networking is a necessary tool for farriers who want to grow their practices

By Lisa Kemp posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices

Social networking and the social media sites that facilitate community-building and like-minded connections have grown in popularity in recent years.

Your Best Business Tool?

With increased functionality, efficiency capabilities and widespread usage, adding a smartphone in your farrier practice may no longer be a choice

By Lisa Kemp posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices

The days of being inaccessible while on the road are behind us, as is the era of mobile phone contraptions as large and heavy as brick-filled suitcases.

Stopping Laminitis Cold

A long-practiced treatment, cryotherapy still delivers benefits as our understanding of its effectiveness slowly increases

By Lisa Kemp posted on September 1, 2011 | Posted in Diseases

It used to mean simply standing a lame horse in the cold-running creek out back to soothe legs and feet and alleviate signs of lameness. Cryotherapy has come a long way since then in terms of what it's used for and the tools to administer it, but the method's safety makes it a therapy to rely on. Now, research is confirming that cryotherapy can also have application in the early stages of laminitis.

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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Articles by Lisa Kemp

Grow Your Farrier Practice Through Social Networking

Your Best Business Tool?

Stopping Laminitis Cold

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