At last winter’s fifth annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, two veteran farriers tackled a number of the most frequently asked questions about the footcare industry. For the second straight year, this “Point/Counterpoint” discussion was among the highlights of this annual event.

Having loyal clients is a key to running any successful footcare business, but sometimes you have to work closely with them, maintains Karen Trebitz. Operating in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania, the East Stroudsburg, Pa., farrier says her area of the Poconos has been known over the years for its vacation resorts.

During last winter’s 4th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, a pair of veteran farriers tackled two dozen of the most frequently asked questions about the footcare industry. This totally unrehearsed, fast-paced session sparked a number of highly interesting views for attendees to evaluate in their own footcare operations.