“I’ve found that word of mouth is king,” Payden Talbott says. “Getting recommendations from other farriers is one of the best ways to grow your business and develop in the industry.”
South African Farrier Takes Shoeing Efficiency to a New Level
Farriers seemingly are always on the lookout for strategies to improve their efficiency while trimming and shoeing horses. South African farrier Derek Poupard has found a way to change shoes in a matter of seconds, according to Thoroughbred Racing.
Collecting as much information about a horse before shoeing it is critical for any farrier. One area that influences how a farrier approaches the shoeing is where the horse lives.
What’s the best hoof-care tip you received this year?
December 5, 2016
A: I had been trimming an off-the-track Thoroughbred with flat feet and progress was slow. His feet wanted to “pancake” and he had thin soles.
Once his teeth were floated, his hooves improved dramatically. Now it seems with each trim his feet get more upright and stronger. The mouth is the first step in digestion and helps in nutrient absorption, which invariably benefits the feet.
There are few farriers who haven’t been hit with the dreaded feeling that comes with forgetting to fill a propane tank. Jimmy Petty made sure he didn’t experience it again when he had two 30-pound tanks connected.
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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