improvements

25 Quick Tips for Improving a Practice

Three farriers share ideas for improvement that can be immediately built into a farrier practice

April 1, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices

Farriers often look for ways to boost a practice. An idea of improved efficiency can save you time and health. A business tip may help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Often, some ideas are simple and overlooked. The best source is other farriers who have picked them up along the way.

Shoeing For A Living

[Video] Shoeing Trailer Aftermarket Additions

July 15, 2014 | Posted in Education, Equipment

Quebec farrier Christian Roy shows vise, drill press and air compressor modifications he made to his trailer to improve his work efficiency.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Farriery as a Second or Third Career

January 8, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing

Florida farrier Robbie Shuler describes how his previous careers in the military and large machinery helped him build a better farrier practice.

Anvil Brand Shoe Company

[Video] Horsemanship Lacking Among Many Young Farriers

August 28, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Alan Horton and Steve Hoselton of Anvil Brand Shoe Company (Lexington, Ill.) discuss horsemanship's importance as a personal quality that farriers need to be cognizant of, and how to improve on acquiring it.

2012 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Farrier-Veterinarian Relationships

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Farrier Jeff Ridley of Leighton, Iowa, speaks about farrier-veteranarian relationships.

2012 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Improving Farrier-Vet Relationships

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Dr. Frank Reilly, a veterinarian of West Chester, Pennsylvania, shares his thoughts on improving farrier-vet relationships.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Advice For Young Shoers

March 15, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Farrier Michael Chance of Tioga, Texas, shares advice for younger shoers as well as mentions a specific area they should work on improving.

What it Takes to Make Farriers Happy

Besides being able to earn a good living, there are many well-deserved rewards for being able to keep horses sound

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Farrier Walter Fuermann summed up the many benefits of running a footcare business. “It boils down to being your own boss and making a living while working in a barn rather than an office,” says the Hearne, Texas, shoer.