Each day, American Farriers Journal encounters a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at an aspect of the equine industry. Our favorite content for "This Week" is aggregated here. We hope it offers a useful tip to improve your hoof-care business, expands your knowledge by giving you something new to ponder, or entertains you when you need a break most.
- Charging Appropriately
- Learning Through Competition
- Inventory Efficiency
- EHV-1 & Farriers
- Minerals & Hoof Health
Charging Appropriately
Australian hoof-care provider Sarah Kuyken breaks down her business costs. With less than half of her trimming charge kept as take-home pay, she emphasizes the importance of not under-charging.
Learning Through Competition
Riley Mickelsen of Idaho Horseshoeing School explains how competition and learning to forge shoes made him a better farrier and a better draft horse shoer.
Inventory Efficiency
Supply Shop of the Year owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Oleo Acres warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind, meaning farriers can get what they need quickly and spend more time under horses.
EHV-1 & Farriers
The American Farrier's Association offers some helpful advice to farriers during the EHV-1 outbreak.
Minerals & Hoof Health
In this episode of The Hoofcare Companion, learn the role of macrominerals in hoof health and how imbalances can lead to structural hoof defects and systemic health issues.
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