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From The Desk Of AFJ

Technology Makes An Engaged Horse Owner

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 17, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

The editors at American Farriers Journal are busy working on the sixth edition of Getting Started in Hoof Care, our career guide for new farriers. This is a free publication sent to all farrier school students and to anyone who requests a copy. The purpose of this magazine is to emphasize the business side of farriery. I came across an interesting tip that will be part of an article on invoicing and records.

From The Desk Of AFJ

Caught In A Hoof-Care Records Quandary

A client fires you, but then asks for a copy of your records to share with the new farrier. How do you respond?

By Pat Tearney posted on November 8, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

A client fires you, but then asks for a copy of your records to share with the new farrier. How do you respond?

Farrier Tips

Document and Share Your Work with Attending Vets

September 5, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

Last week, Jeff Ridley discussed the need to recognize red flags as a farrier. This week, Ridley adds that one area that farriers can really take a cue from veterinarians is recordkeeping.

Farrier Record Keeping and Modern Technology

A combination of devices may work best for you

By John Fligg posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

In this article I will address record keeping and the important role modern technology can play in it.

Career Guide Now Available In Digital Edition

By Michael LoCicero posted on March 11, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

For the first time in its 5-year history the Getting Started In Hoof Care (A Career Guide For The New Farrier) is available online for free.

A Guide to Growing and Maintaining Your Business

Lessons that the late Red Renchin learned about developing and maintaining a successful business

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices

“OK David, get the doors, we’re going to Willow Run.” With that, the apprentice farrier climbs out and waits for the customized Ford F250 to back out of the barn. After closing the doors, David Crandel climbs back in and fellow apprentice Chris Adickes drives the truck toward the first of three stops of the day.

Farrier Innovations

Look, Ma! No Hammer!

Shoe-bending machines, careful record keeping and keen observation result in a system that’s a big time and energy saver

By Red Renchin posted on April 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment

Just in case you haven’t noticed, shoeing horses is a lot of hard work. If you let it, the job will break you down and wear you out. Being a practical person, I have — from the beginning of my career — sought ways to preserve my body by making the job as easy as possible.

Podiatry Terminology

By Ric Redden and Stephen O’Grady posted on November 1, 2007 | Posted in Education

The importance of podiatry as a part of equine veterinary practice is well recognised. Cooperation and the symbiotic relationship between the veterinary and farrier professions continue to grow and improve.

Product Innovations

Will These Products Find a Place in Your Toolbox?

Farrier inventors hope their ideas will pay off

By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2005 | Posted in Equipment

The urge to tinker with something seems as much a part of being a farrier as is the smell of hoof smoke.

Putting It In The Book

Getting A Handle On Your Business Records

By Pat Tearney posted on November 1, 2004 | Posted in Business Practices

Like it or not, the day you first shod a horse and were paid for it, you started a business.

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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.

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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