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ARTICLES

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.

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Circumstances in Which Walking Away from a Laminitis Case Might be in Your Best Interest

By Jeremy McGovern posted on October 2, 2017 | Posted in Diseases, Therapeutic Shoeing

There are many circumstances in which vets and farriers need to work together for the best outcome for the horse. Disagreements may occur during these discussions of the best course to take. In speaking with Diego Almeida, CJF, of the Midwest Horseshoeing School and University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine about dealing with laminitis (September/October 2017, American Farriers Journal), he finds that it is imperative for the farrier to avoid misunderstandings with the vet by being prepared.

What Personality Archetype Is Your Client?

January 23, 2014 | Posted in Clients

Source: Kendra Skorstad, APF

How understanding your client's (and your) personality archetype can lead to a successful working relationship.

Q&A: Pricing Change

May 17, 2013 | Posted in Clients

How do you introduce a pricing change to your clients? How have any adjustments to your pricing been received?

Frankly Speaking

Who Learns the Most - the Apprentice? Or the Mentor?

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

I was really impressed at this year’s 10th annual International Hoof-Care Summit to see the growing number of farriers who brought their young apprentices to this mid-winter event.

The Backyard Horse

Backyard Horse Owners: Who are They?

Farriers describe these clients, and the clients describe themselves

By Michelle Drewek posted on April 1, 2012 | Posted in Clients

"Backyard horse owners are my primary clients, and I value each and every one. Some are neighbors, some are riding buddies and I am one myself," says a farrier of backyard horses. Backyard horse owners, like the horses themselves, come in all types.

25 Top Tips for Satisfying Customers

These are successful horseshoers because their skills aren’t only limited to forging or hoof care, but also include quality customer service

November 1, 2011 | Posted in Clients

Customer service has always been a popular business topic in the pages of AFJ. We've pulled 25 of the best tips on the subject, beginning in 2000 that will serve as solid advice for delivering your best customer service

Double-Barreled Hoof-Care Advice

Building Relationships is Critical

Communicating effectively with owners, trainers, riders, veterinarians, students and other shoers is as important as knowing the latest footcare techniques

September 1, 2009 | Posted in Education

Communicating effectively with owners, trainers, riders, veterinarians, students and other shoers is as important as knowing the latest footcare techniques

Veterinarian, Farrier Team Up to Fuse a Joint and Save a Horse

Arthrodesis case study from Iowa demonstrates success through teamwork

By Jeff Ridley posted on January 1, 2004 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing

As I work with veterinarians on therapeutic shoeing cases, I become very aware of the importance of good farrier-veterinarian relationships.

Videos

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.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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Kawell USA

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SmartPak

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