Gain A Foothold In The Business Of Hoof Care

By Jeff Cota posted on August 14, 2017

Equine hoof care is a close-knit industry. When a group of farriers get together, the conversation generally focuses on sharing knowledge about the foot — lamenesses, shoes, tools, etc. The passion to improve footcare results in a stronger, more knowledgeable trade. While the practical aspect of farriery grows, there’s another that doesn’t get enough attention — farriery is a business.

Don’t Forget That Farriery is a Business

By Jeff Cota posted on July 25, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

The best business card that you can offer a potential client is the foot that you place on the floor. By and large, horse owners pay attention to horse’s feet. They might not understand how or what makes a good foot, but they recognize what it looks like.

There’s More To Farriery Than Footcare

By Jeff Cota posted on August 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education

When you made the decision to become a farrier, there’s no doubt that a number of factors contributed to your decision.

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