This week's facts and figures... How Well Do Farriers Work With Equine Veterinarians? How Improper Saddle Position Can Impact Rider’s Weight Distribution. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
Earlier this week, an equine veterinarian stopped at the American Farriers Journal trade show exhibit during the annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners in Anaheim, Calif. In our 10-minute conversation, she explained how she works closely with farriers in her area and how it has led to increased health-care income for her practice.
With below-freezing temperatures and a steady snowfall on this early December morning, winter reminds south-central Wisconsin residents where they live.
When a farrier embarks on this remarkable career, it is common that he or she will shoe horses commonly referred to as "backyard horses." Some will say this with disdain, but in reality, this segment of the horse population may be the very best kind of horses to be shod - especially in this economy.
A Respective Responsibilities List documents the general operating procedures for your farrier business, as well as your responsibilities to your client and their horses.
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.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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