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Kentucky Horse Owners Spend $39 Million Annually On Farrier Work

Regardless of where you live, you’ll find some interesting data and trends in this article that zeroes in on the Bluegrass state’s equine industry
By Frank Lessiter posted on August 14, 2023 | Posted in Education

Data from a recent horse survey in Kentucky offers some significant facts that will be of special interest to hoof-care professionals across the country. This analysis may help you spot valuable insights and trends that can be compared with the equine industry in your own state.


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What Do Puppets, Oranges, Bagpipes, Kayaks And Horseshoes Have In Common?

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 12, 2013 | Posted in Education
In the 24-page American Profile national supplement that was packaged with one of our daily newspapers last week, the cover story highlighted five unconventional academic and vocational programs. While millions of college students take courses each year to prepare for careers in business, computer science, education or health care, others use their educational dollars to study less common subjects.
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Tips for Saving at the Supply Shop

Beginning with bulk purchases, changing your buying practice at the local supply shop can result in considerable savings
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices
It makes good business sense to save money whenever you can in your farrier practice. To do so, many horseshoers have employed creative or sophisticated ways.
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Spanish 101

Being able to communicate in Spanish with many of the workers in the barns you serve will allow you to more effectively provide precise instructions to grooms
By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 1, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Immigration continues to be a hot- button topic for American political debate. Core to this issue has been the influx of workers from Latin America. Every industry with a physical labor element has been impacted by Spanish-speaking laborers joining the workforce.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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